Julie Chen is an American educator and Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is the University's fourth chancellor, the second woman, and first openly gay person to fill the role. [1] She's the first LGBTQ+ Chanellor in the UMass System. [2] She considered a leader in nanotechnology. [2]
Early Life and Education
Chen earned her bachelors (1986), masters (1988) and doctoral (1991) degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [3] [4]
Career
Chen started her career in 1990 as an engineering professor at Boston University. In 1997 she joined the faculty at UMass Lowell. She previously served as Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. [3] [5]
In addition to her work in academic, she spent 2002-2004 as the director for the Materials Processing and Manufacturing at the National Science Foundation. In 2010 she was the Technical Program Chair for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
In 2019 she was awarded an honorary degree from Queens University Belfast. She is a recipient of the U.S. Army Public Service Commendation Medal.
Chancellor Chen has been honored by the Lowell City Council for her work partnering with the city. [6]
References
- ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ a b Katie Mogg (December 26, 2022). "A roundup of leadership changes at major colleges in New England this year". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ a b "UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen makes history in inauguration". Lowell Sun. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Clip Boston Globe Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor (May 9)". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Julie Chen expected to get nod as next UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Gilbert, Melanie (May 27, 2023). "Julie Chen honored by Lowell City Council". The Lowell Sun. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
Julie Chen is an American educator and Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is the University's fourth chancellor, the second woman, and first openly gay person to fill the role. [1] She's the first LGBTQ+ Chanellor in the UMass System. [2] She considered a leader in nanotechnology. [2]
Early Life and Education
Chen earned her bachelors (1986), masters (1988) and doctoral (1991) degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [3] [4]
Career
Chen started her career in 1990 as an engineering professor at Boston University. In 1997 she joined the faculty at UMass Lowell. She previously served as Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development. [3] [5]
In addition to her work in academic, she spent 2002-2004 as the director for the Materials Processing and Manufacturing at the National Science Foundation. In 2010 she was the Technical Program Chair for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers' International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
In 2019 she was awarded an honorary degree from Queens University Belfast. She is a recipient of the U.S. Army Public Service Commendation Medal.
Chancellor Chen has been honored by the Lowell City Council for her work partnering with the city. [6]
References
- ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ a b Katie Mogg (December 26, 2022). "A roundup of leadership changes at major colleges in New England this year". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ a b "UMass Lowell Chancellor Julie Chen makes history in inauguration". Lowell Sun. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Clip Boston Globe Her nickname is 'nanoqueen.' Now Julie Chen adds another title: UMass Lowell chancellor (May 9)". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Shirley Leung (May 9, 2022). "Julie Chen expected to get nod as next UMass Lowell chancellor". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Gilbert, Melanie (May 27, 2023). "Julie Chen honored by Lowell City Council". The Lowell Sun. Retrieved April 11, 2024.