Monday, August 17, 2015

A professor and an associate professor with the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Watson College of Education have been selected as recipients of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's "100 Inspiring Women in STEM" award, the university announced today. The award is given specifically to women who work in and encourage others to seek careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Mahnaz Moaellem and Angelia Reid-Griffin will be recognized in the publication’s September issue.

"We are very proud of Dr. Reid-Griffin and Dr. Moallem’s work and want to congratulate them for this outstanding recognition," said Van Dempsey, dean of the Watson College of Education. "Their efforts to mentor students and professionals through their teaching, research and engagement are exemplary and far-reaching in impact on the field and in the students' lives. In addition, they inspire students and their colleagues as leadership role models in STEM work."

Inspiring young women in science, technology, engineering and math, Reid-Griffin and Moaellem have made a significant difference through mentoring, teaching and research. The award is given specifically to women who work in and encourage others to seek careers in STEM fields.

Moaellem is a professor of Instructional Technology and the Coordinator of Instruction Technology Master's Program within the Watson College. She earned her Ph.D. from Florida State University and is a member of multiple professional associations and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Effective Teaching and the British Journal of Educational Technology. Moaellem also received UNCW's Million Dollar Club Award in 2007 and in 2012. The award is given by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to those who have received a million dollars in grants.

Reid-Griffin is an associate professor in Watson College's Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education. She earned her Ph.D. from NC State University and is actively involved in multiple service and leadership roles, including serving as the committee chair of North Carolina Science Leadership Association.

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