Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger (1940–2022) was a professor at the University of Maine.[1][2]
Early life and education
Schonberger was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She was educated at Wellesley College.[3] Later, she graduated from Harvard University with a master's degree and finished her PhD in mathematics at the University of Wisconsin.[3][1] In 1971, she married Howard Schonberger, a history professor.[3]
Career
In 1973, she joined University of Maine and became a faculty member.[3]
In 1991, she became the director of University of Maine's Women's Studies program and women in the curriculum program.[3]
In 2013, she retired as a professor.[3]
Awards
- Maine Public Broadcasting Jefferson Award for Public Service in 1988[3]
- University of Maine Presidential Public Service Award in 2001[3]
- Inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 2004[4]
- Merle Nelson Award in 2006[5]
References
- ^ a b "In Memoriam: Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger, 1940-2022". Women In Academia Report. Feb 10, 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ Brian Sullivan (February 2, 2022). "Longtime advocate for women's rights passes away". WABI-TV. Gray Media Group. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "UMaine professor and women's rights activist Ann Schonberger dies at age 81". Bangor Daily News.
- ^ "Schonberger, Ann". National Women’s Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "Nardone receives 2021 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award". Bangor Daily News.
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