Robyn E. Hannigan

Robyn Ellen Hannigan is an American academic in the field of science, and an inventor and entrepreneur. She is the 19th president[1] of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., having previously served as the provost of Clarkson University.[2]

Robyn E. Hannigan
Robyn E. Hannigan
Alma materUniversity of Rochester
SUNY Buffalo
The College of New Jersey
Scientific career
FieldsEarth Science
Environmental Science
Geology
Biology
InstitutionsUrsinus College
Clarkson University
University of Massachusetts Boston
National Science Foundation
Arkansas State University

Hannigan and her colleagues have developed four patents and technologies, including one which resolved an analytical chemistry instrument communication issue, and another which was a medical application technology.[3][4][5]

Early life

Hannigan grew up in New Jersey. Her mother was a member of the Narragansett Nation.[6] As a young person, she was an enthusiastic but unsuccessful science student, receiving a D grade in her biology class.[6] Her parents insisted that she attend college, and she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from The College of New Jersey, despite being a reluctant student.[6] After working for her local health department after graduation, she found that she wanted to pursue higher education.[6]

She went on to receive Master of Arts in geology from SUNY Buffalo, and a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Rochester.[7]

Career

Hannigan's previous positions include Founding Dean, School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts Boston; Program Officer, Division of Biological Infrastructure, National Science Foundation;[2] Graduate Program Director, Environmental Science Graduate Program, Arkansas State University; Co-founder and Chief Science Officer, GeoMed Analytical, Boston, Mass.; and co-founder and Chief Science Officer, Hyphenated Solutions, State University Arkansas. She has also held faculty appointments as a professor at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Arkansas State University.[7]

Hannigan is the co-inventor of four patents: Peltier-cooled cryogenic laser ablation cell,[8] Detection of a component of interest with an ultraviolet laser and method of using the same,[9] Oral fluid assays for the detection of heavy metal exposure,[10] and Universal transfer apparatus and method to use same.[11]

Awards

Hannigan is a Fellow[12] of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2010), a Fellow of the Geological Society of America (2008),[13] a recipient of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences from the American Chemical Society (2007),[14] and a Fellow of the Aldo Leopold Leadership Program (2001).[15]

References
  1. Snyder, Susan (4 March 2022). "From a D in high school biology to graduate degrees in science and now a college presidency: Meet Ursinus' new leader". inquirer.com. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  2. Shea, Kevin (2019-03-30). "Clarkson's new provost appointed". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  3. "Robyn Hannigan - Entrepreneurial". umb.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  4. "1 May 2009, B6 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com". The Boston Globe. Boston. 2009-05-01. p. B6. Retrieved 2020-02-18 – via Newspapers.com. Hannigan is excited by the prospect of developing her own company, GeoMed Analytical.
  5. "Fast start for GeoMed Analytical | VDC". umb.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  6. "Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science: Robyn Hannigan, PhD". Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. "Four Women to Serve as Provosts at Major Universities : Women In Academia Report". wiareport.com. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  8. US patent US9679753B2, Robyn Hannigan; Thomas Darrah & Francesco Peri, "Peltier-cooled cryogenic laser ablation cell", published 2017-06-13, issued 2017-06-13
  9. US patent US8174691B1, Matthew Horton & Robyn Hannigan, "Detection of a component of interest with an ultraviolet laser and method of using the same", published 2012-05-08, issued 2012-05-08
  10. US patent US7829340B2, Eugene E. Elwell; Robyn Hannigan & Edward Eckert, "Oral fluid assays for the detection of heavy metal exposure", published 2010-11-09, issued 2010-11-09
  11. US patent US8174691B1, Matthew Horton & Robyn Hannigan, "Detection of a component of interest with an ultraviolet laser and method of using the same", published 2012-05-08, issued 2012-05-08
  12. "AAAS Honorary Fellows American Association for the Advancement of Science". aaas.org. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  13. "News from Arkansas State University". astate.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  14. "ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences - American Chemical Society". acs.org. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  15. "Fellows Directory | Page 4 | Leopold Leadership Program". stanford.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
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