News Fall 2008 Graduate College welcomes new director of the Office of Graduate Ethnic Inclusion he Graduate College is pleased to announce the appointment of TTarrell Awe Agahe Portman, Ph.D., as the director of the Office of Graduate Ethnic Inclusion (OGEI). Dr. Portman leads the OGEI staff in recruiting top underrepresented graduate scholars and working to retain them at the UI once they have enrolled. As part of her duties, she coordinates diversity programs and initiatives, and represents the Graduate College at meetings and conferences pertaining to graduate diversity issues. Dr. Portman also works with the Dean’s administrative staff on diversity grant and fellowship programs. Dr. Portman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development in the College of Education. She coordinates the Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision and M.A. School Counseling programs, and serves as chair of the College of Education Faculty Advisory Tarrell Portman, director of the Committee. Graduate College’s Office of Inside this issue Graduate Ethnic Inclusion. Dr. Portman is currently interim chair of Welcome Provost Loh...... 2 OGEI’s diversity efforts include: the UI Native American Faculty and Staff • Graduate student Council. She is the Graduate College Outstanding recruitment and retention Diversity Officer, and she has served on the • Summer Undergraduate Mentor Awards ...... 3 Research Program (SROP) College of Education Diversity Committee, • UI’s McNair Program Toxicology Program ...... 4 and the UI Charter Committee for Diversity. • Cooperative efforts with other Big 10 institutions (CIC) Active in diversity efforts nationally, Message from the Dean ...... 6 Dr. Portman is secretary for the National For more about OGEI, visit Holmes Scholar Alumni Association. www.grad.uiowa.edu/OGEI Thanks to Donors ...... 7 She is vice president of the Native American Contribute to the branch of the Association for Multicultural Graduate College ...... 8 Counseling and Development, and she serves on the Committee for Institutional Cooperation (CIC) American Indian Committee. Her appointment as OGEI director began August 1, 2008.

UI students Lesley Irizarry-Fonseca and Lashawn Bacon join Tarrell Portman and other students at the Graduate College’s OGEI “Take a Break Pizza Party” gathering. Learn the latest about The annual fall event is a networking opportunity for underrepresented graduate students across the UI campus. innovations in graduate OGEI works to build a sustainable education and research. practice of inclusion to attract and keep top underrepresented graduate scholars Visit us online: campus wide. OGEI uses an approach that builds community and involves faculty in www.grad.uiowa.edu recruiting and mentoring efforts. The UI Welcomes Provost Wallace Loh

allace D. Loh was named executive vice president and provost of The WUniversity of Iowa effective August 1, 2008. The University of Iowa From 1999 to 2008 Loh served as dean of the college of arts and sciences, Iowa City, IA 52242 www.grad.uiowa.edu professor of public service, and professor of psychology at Seattle University. [email protected] Previously, he was director of policy for Washington governor Gary Locke. He also was vice chancellor for academic affairs and professor of law at the University of Colorado, Boulder, from 1995-97. From 1990-95, he was dean of Office of the Dean 205 Gilmore Hall the University of Washington Law School and was voted by students as the 319.335.2143 “Outstanding Professor of the Year.” John C. Keller, Ph.D. His other faculty appointments include positions at ; Associate Provost and Dean University of Texas, Austin; Vanderbilt University; Emory University; and Beijing Professor, College of Dentistry University (China). 335.2142 — [email protected] Loh’s main areas of teaching and scholarship are law and social science. He is Caroline Mast the author of “Social Research in the Judicial Process: Cases, Readings, and Text,” Assistant to Dean Keller 335.2142 — [email protected] and articles in both law and social science journals. Daniel Berkowitz, Ph.D. Loh has been president of the Association of American Law Schools and has Associate Dean of Student & served on various community boards, including serving as vice president of the Administrative Affairs Seattle Public Library. Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication Born in China and raised in Peru, 335.3492 — [email protected] Loh speaks Spanish, Chinese and Kathy Klein French, as well as English. Assistant to Associate Dean Berkowitz Loh received a bachelor’s degree 335.3492 — [email protected] and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Minnetta Gardinier, Ph.D. and a master’s from Associate Dean for Graduate Cornell University, and he was a Recruitment & Professional Development research assistant at the Universiteit te Associate Professor, Pharmacology Leuven (Louvain, Belgium). His Ph.D. 335.2147 — [email protected] in psychology is from the University of Paul Meintel Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his J.D. is Assistant to Associate Dean Gardinier from Yale Law School, where he was an 335.2147 — [email protected] editor of the Yale Law Journal. Donna Welter Director of Human Resources & Finance 335.2145 — [email protected]

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he Graduate College is pleased to announce the Grassian and Schmidt were selected from an Twinners of the 2008 Graduate College Outstanding impressive group of graduate faculty mentors nominated Mentor Awards: Vicki H. Grassian, professor of chemistry for the award by graduate students and other faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Frank members. Schmidt, professor of management and organizations in the Another nominated faculty from the College Henry B. Tippie College of Business. The awards, which of Liberal Arts and Sciences—Michael J. Lovaglia, carry a $2,500 prize, are given annually to faculty who professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts demonstrate exemplary mentoring of graduate students. and Sciences—will receive a Special Recognition Award The Graduate College recognizes the significant efforts for Mentoring. of its faculty mentors, who assist with all aspects of graduate This year’s awards recognize faculty in social sciences scholars’ research, dissertation, professional development and in mathematical and physical sciences and engineering. and job placement. Because the art of mentoring is such a In alternate years the awards are presented to faculty in crucial ingredient of education, the Graduate College humanities and fine arts and in biological and life sciences. presents the Outstanding Mentor Awards to celebrate mentors’ demonstrated commitment to helping graduate A reception to honor the award winners and nominees students succeed at the university and in their future careers. is planned for November.

“One element of my teaching and mentoring On Mentoring... philosophy is to always start students on research early, during their first year, even before they fully know what they are doing. This promotes rapid and active learning (i.e., learning by doing).” “My philosophy on mentoring —Professor Frank Schmidt, is to be available, expect department of management and organizations excellence by demonstrating excellence, to have high expectations for my mentees, and “Perusing my CV, I cannot find a single to do what I can to provide as publication among my 120+ peer reviewed many opportunities as possible publications that does not trace ideas back to my discussions with Frank or for the professional development the initial direction and guidance he has provided. Frank’s willingness to of graduate students.” share his knowledge has had indelible impact on my scholarly record.” —Professor Vicki Grassian, department of chemistry —Dr. Deniz S. Ones, former student, Hellervik Professor of industrial psychology, University of Minnesota “One-on-one discussions with Dr. Grassian have taught me how to think like “Collaboration is the key to modern research. My students are responsible for a successful scientist and my professional success. Mentoring them did not interfere with my research be proactive about research career but made it possible. My publication record is also a list of my progress during challenges. graduate students.” I know I am learning how —Professor Michael Lovaglia, department of sociology to become the professional scientist I want to be by “I have thought before that the guidance [Professor Lovaglia] has given working with Dr. Grassian.” me was like receiving a secret key to instructions on how to be a successful —Sherrie Elzey, researcher, teacher, and mentor. I am certain that I would not be nearly as current graduate student successful in academia today if I had not had that “dumb luck” to connect in chemistry, The University of Iowa with Michael Lovaglia when I started graduate school.” —Jeff Lucas, former student, professor of sociology, University of Maryland

3 Graduate College Program in Human Toxicology Researching the impact of contaminants on the human body by Andrea Parrott ne of the most popular adages in These nasty chemicals were used However, due to a shift in Othe field of toxicology is, “The heavily as pesticides and industrial administration and lack of funds, the dose makes the poison.” Attributed to lubricants until the mid 1970s, when program was disbanded for more the ancient Swiss scholar Paracelsus, they were banned due to their extreme than two decades. As years passed, that saying has never rung more true toxicity. the absence of a toxicology program than today. Greenhouse gases, toxic Traces of PCBs still remain in our became more and more noticeable. sludge, soil contaminants, air land, water, and the wildlife around us. Retooling toxicology at the UI pollution, overflowing landfills…. It will take years of diligent study to “In order to prevent dangerous Many have found it impossible not to understand the complex impacts PCBs wonder how much is too much. exposures and to treat people who might have on our environment. are exposed to chemicals, we must This is where the UI interdisciplin- Luckily, the Iowa Superfund understand how they get into the ary toxicology program enters the Basic Research Program, dedicated body and how they exert their picture. Toxicology is the study of the to funding research on PCBs, is effects,” said Dr. Peter Thorne, adverse effects of chemical, physical headquartered at the UI. The 12 now associate director of the or biological agents on living million dollar superfund currently toxicology program. organisms and the ecosystem, with finances six projects and “Thus, it was clear that the the aim of preventing and eliminating approximately 20 doctoral such undesirable effects. College of Public Health, the researchers. Holden Cancer Center, and the Or, as program director Larry In the 1960s through the ‘80s, Environmental Health Sciences Robertson puts it, “We are the when PCBs were at the forefront of Research Center would benefit protectors of mankind!” national attention, the UI toxicology greatly from a renewed presence program was a successful part of the of toxicologists at the University Studying the effects of chemicals of Iowa.” In many ways, Robertson could not pharmacology department. In fact, be more right. Some of the most “University of Iowa toxicology was So in 1999 he proposed a renewal studied chemicals in the UI’s the number one program in the past,” of the toxicology department. The toxicology program are said Dr. Robertson, “creating a Graduate College approved the polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. generation of leading toxicologists.” proposal, and classes were offered beginning in spring 2006.

How do toxicologists contribute to our everyday lives? Toxicologists work in a broad spectrum of settings including academia, industry and the government. Here are some examples of the most common toxicology specializations: • Clinical Toxicologists work with Poison Control Centers to diagnose diseases caused by toxic substances. • Forensic Toxicologists discover important toxicological clues to help solve crimes, help establish causes of death. • Environmental Toxicologists study the effects of pollution on people and their communities by studying the environment both in the field and in the laboratory. • Industrial Toxicologists develop non-toxic pharmaceutical products, consumer products and industrial chemicals. Some examples include soap, paints, cosmetics and food additives. • Mechanistic Toxicologists study the toxic effects of chemicals on living organisms. Susanne Flor, lab manager, examines a microscopic image of • Regulatory Toxicologists help determine if a drug or other chemical is safe cytoskeletons and DNA showing chromosomal exchange during mitosis. enough to be on the consumer market and quantify safe exposure levels. Toxic substances cause errors in mitosis which can either kill a cell through apoptosis or cause mutations that may lead to cancer. Source: Society of Toxicology, 2005, How About a Career in Toxicology?

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Hosting national conferences Career opportunities for Already, the work produced by UI toxicology grads students and faculty in the toxicology “Toxicology students can fit in so program has been some of the best in many different fields,” said Flor, its field. “such as biochemistry, chemistry, As a result of the department’s environmental sciences, pharmacy— notable work in the field of PCBs, the so the job market is pretty much UI was selected to host 140 scientists open if you are open for it.” and the Fifth PCB Workshop this past The program sits between May. This international biannual chemistry and biology and the physical meeting gathers top scientists in the and biological sciences; thus there is a field to share and analyze the latest broad interest from many disciplines findings related to PCBs. in hiring toxicologists. The UI toxicology program also Career opportunities are had the honor of hosting the Central plentiful in academia, government, States Society of Toxicology (CS- and industry. In fact, Dr. Robertson SOT) annual meeting last September, recently received an email expressing with the UI’s Dr. Gabriele Ludewig the FDA’s need for 300 new serving as president of the CS-SOT. toxicologists. “Though some Dr. XueShu Li with Rotary Evaporator. The rotary evaporator gently warms solutions in order to There, 100 participants presented Americans may face a continuing their work, networked, and reduce the solution and isolate chemicals. In this shortage of jobs,” said Robertson, instance, Dr. Li is using a light sensitive compound attended lectures. “there will be a market for toxicology that must be encased in aluminum foil so as not Professional development jobs for many years to come.” to be exposed. for students An eye toward sustainability The interdisciplinary Although there have been plenty of nature of toxicology professional opportunities to present As we move forward, it is inevitable research at the local level, one of the that humankind will continue to Subject matter includes: produce substances that affect our • Chemistry perks of being a UI toxicology • Pathology student is the chance to travel. living environments. As we seek to • Psychology foster and maintain a sustainable, • Genetics “There are many opportunities for healthy environment on our planet, • Statistics cooperation with other labs,” said we ask questions such as how much is • Risk Assessment Sciences Bingxuan Wang, a doctoral student. too much? • Pharmacology Jim Jacobus, a doctoral candidate For toxicologists, this translates to and one of the new toxicology a lifetime of research. “That’s another Notable research program’s inaugural students, agrees. thing about toxicology—there are The UI toxicology program is especially “I’ve been to Poland, Seattle, and so many ways a substance can be known for its research on environmental Charlotte for conferences; it’s a really potentially toxic,” said Jacobus. chemical contaminants and biological fun part of the program.” agents and their effects on our cells. In our quest to discover how much Each doctoral student is fully of each dose makes a poison, we can UI toxicologists are also investigating funded for research, so each can at least take comfort in knowing that the role genetics plays in our focus on his or her studies rather than leading toxicologists—such as those susceptibility to toxic injury. rounding up money. Because of this who will graduate from the University Yet another notable UI research project and the interdepartmental nature of of Iowa’s program—will be working studies chlorinated persistent organic the program, there is much flexibility and ready to assist, as protectors pollutants—toxic compounds that cycle in subject matter – and in job of mankind. within the environment and move opportunities after graduation. upward through food chains.

5 ”The Seashore Letter from Dissertation Year the Dean Fellowship has been a tremendous assistance to me raduate programs in my final year of graduate Gaccoss the entire school. The fellowship has campus rose to the allowed me to devote all of my time and energy toward occasion this fall, as the UI completing my thesis and continued to recover from working on manuscripts to the summer’s flood submit for publication. In damage while maintaining addition, the fellowship has the university’s high quality given me the opportunity to devote more time to my of graduate and clinical work counseling cancer professional education patients and leading a cancer and research. support group for women. Without this fellowship, I may Jennifer Lee is studying for her John C. Keller The arts campus has found not have had the opportunity doctorate in Behavioral Medicine Associate Provost for Graduate to learn all of the diverse skills (sponsored by the graduate program in Education and Dean of the temporary quarters in necessary to be at the top of physical therapy and rehabilitation Graduate College of the Iowa City/Coralville science). She is a member of the Graduate area, while creative work, my field when I go on the job market next year. “ Student Senate, and an organizer of the research, and performances continue to enrich our campus. Jakobsen Conference this past spring. Our thanks to the many volunteers who helped during the flood. Those wishing to give to the UI’s rebuilding process I feel that it is can visit www.givetoiowa.org/floodfund to assist with ongoing efforts. important to give back so that the Graduate Whether you contribute to the flood fund or to a College can continue to support particular graduate program, your support for UI students in the future, which now as a faculty member at graduate students and faculty makes a tremendous Iowa, I realize supports Iowa’s difference. UI graduate research and creative work enrich research mission as a whole. The our society, impacting Iowans’ daily lives. Please read Graduate College provided about our graduate scholars and alumni in this newsletter tremendous support to me or online at www.grad.uiowa.edu to get a glimpse of how during my training through the Iowa Presidential Scholarship your support can help our graduate scholars. as well as the overall support Sincerely, to the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), which allowed me to John C. Keller Dr. Laura Frey-Law is an meet and interact with other Associate Provost for Graduate Education assistant professor of physical therapy graduate students from across Dean, Graduate College & rehabilitation science at Iowa and an campus that I would never Iowa alumna. She is Jennifer Lee’s have met. dissertation advisor. Donor Honor Roll This honor roll gratefully recognizes alumni and friends who contributed $100 or more from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, to the Graduate College and its departments and programs through The University of Iowa Foundation, the preferred channel for private support of all areas of the University.

Contributors of $1,000 or more Foerstner, Elsie E., Chicago, Ill. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Des Moines, IA Frost, Gary L., Coralville, IA Quarton, William B., Estate, Cedar Rapids, IA Abboud, Doris E., Iowa City, IA Hackman, Robert, Washington, D.C. Ray, Richard O., Louisville, Ky. Abboud, Francois M., Iowa City, IA Jacobs, Kenneth L., Lancaster, Pa. Shuttleworth, William R., Cedar Rapids, IA Accenture, Chicago, Ill. Jakobsen, Jan, Rockford, Ill. Shuttleworth, Winifred A., Cedar Rapids, IA Alcoa Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Jakobsen, Tom, Rockford, Ill. Sims, Betty, Chevy Chase, Md. Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc., Madison, Wis. Johnson, Kay, Charles City, IA Sims, Leslie B., Chevy Chase, Md. Becker, Robert W., New Orleans, La. Key, Kenneth T., Estate, Richland, Wash. Stanley, Mary Jo, Muscatine, IA Brownell, Frank R., III, Montezuma, IA Klaus, Carl H., Iowa City, Iowa Stanley, Richard H., Muscatine, IA Caterpillar Foundation, Peoria, Ill. Laughlin, Sharon M., Hudson, Mass. Stewart, Pamela M., Iowa City, IA Crawford, John A., North Liberty, IA McArdle, Thomas S., Hazlet, N.J. U.S. Bank, Iowa City, IA Engle, Hualing Nieh, Iowa City, IA Millar, Barbara J., Falls Church, Va. University of Iowa Community Credit Union, Iowa City, IA Fisher Controls International, LLC, Marshalltown, IA Millar, William W., Falls Church, Va.

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Klein, Kathy A., Oxford, Iowa Felder, Robert B., Iowa City, Iowa LaRowe, Karl D., Vancouver, Wash. Said, Josephine V., San Rafael, Calif. Lloyd-Jones, Jean, Iowa City, Iowa Femling, Kimberly A., Albuquerque, N.M. LaRowe, Lean-Gaik, Vancouver, Wash. Saur, Cindy S., Cedar Rapids, Iowa Lloyd-Jones, Richard, Iowa City, Iowa Fisher, Myrna M., King City, Calif. Lauritzen, Heidi A., Iowa City, Iowa Sauro, Ricardo H., Tipton, Iowa Meinel, Lina Arbash, Homewood, Ill. Foley, Donna M., Quincy, Ill. Law, Ian H., Iowa City, Iowa Sbiral, Keith R., Chicago, Ill. Mickey, Robert H., Greenville, S.C. Frey Law, Laura A., Iowa City, Iowa Levy, Barcey T., Iowa City, Iowa Schoer, Darren K., Madison, Wis. Olson, Dian Lynn, Medford, Mass. Gardner, Amy M., Chicago, Ill. Levy, Steven M., Iowa City, Iowa Schroeder, Lenore A., Big Rapids, Mich. Palmer, Tom A., Des Moines, Iowa Gers, Margaret E., Baltimore, Md. Li, Yuwei, Richmond, Calif. Schroeder, Randall L., Big Rapids, Mich. Petersen, H. 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