Occupation: Thomas R. Brown Chair of Bioengineering Emerita
Born: Pittsburgh, West Virginia
Education:
PhD in Biophysics, Harvard University (1976)
MA in Physics, Harvard University (1972)
BS in Physics and Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970)
Career:
Professor Emerita, University of Arizona (2021-Present)
Endowed Chair, University of Arizona (2017-Present)
Owner, Sonoran Analytical Instruments and Diagnostics (2015-Present)
Professor, Biomed. Engineering, University of Arizona (2010-2021)
Thomas R. Brown Chair of Bioengineering, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (2007-2021)
Director, National Center for the Design of Molecular Function (1991-2006)
Professor of Electrical Engineering, Biological & Irrigation Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT (1991-2006)
Director of Bio-catalysis Science Center/Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, UT (1988-1991)
Member, Tech. Staff, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ (1976-1988)
Career Related:
Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA (1978-2000); Visiting Fellow, Princeton University (1981-1982)
Creative Works:
Contributor, Wiley Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering (2002-2005); Member, Editorial Board, Biophysics Journal (1989-1996); Member, Editorial Board, American Institute of Physics, International Series Basic and Applied Biological Physics (1993); Member, Editorial Correspondence, Comments on Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (1980-1989); Contributor to Numerous Articles to Professional Journals and Books
Awards:
Recipient, I2 Award, University Arizona (2015); Recipient, State Of Utah Governor’s Medal For Science and Technology (1994); Recipient. 1st U.S. Bioenergetics Award, Biophysics Society (1982); Honoree, Top 5, Westinghouse Science Talent Search (1966)
Memberships:
Member, Trans. Nano-bioscience Steering Committee Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2002-2003); Member, Committee of Countering Agriculture Bioterrorism (2001-2002); Member, Committee of Chemical and Biological Terrorism (1997-1998); Member, Biological Physics Division, National Academy of Sciences (1988-1992); Chairman, National Academy of Sciences (1984-1985); Member, Executive Board, National Academy of Sciences (1977-1983); Member, American Physical Society; Member, American Institute of Chemists; Member, Biophysics Society; Member, Society of Applied Spectroscopy; Member, Sigma Pi Sigma; Member, Phi Lambda Upsilon; Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Member, National Academy of Sciences
Family:
Daughter of Luther Thurston Powers & Helen Grace Currence
Sister: Priscilla Jane Powers
Hobbies:
Breeding and showing dressage horses; Writing music; Windsurfing; Snowboarding; Traveling
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2016, 70th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in America – 2015, 69th Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in America – 2014, 68th Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in America – 2013, 67th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in America – 2012, 66th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in America – 2011, 65th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in America – 2010, 64th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in America – 2009, 63rd Edition (pub. 2008)
Who’s Who in America – 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)
Who’s Who in America – 2007, 61st Edition (pub. 2006)
Who’s Who in America – 2006, 60th Edition (pub. 2005)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2016-2017, 12th Edition (pub. 2016)
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering – 2011-2012, 11th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the West – 2016, 43rd Edition (pub. 2015)
Who’s Who in the West – 2015, 42nd Edition (pub. 2014)
Who’s Who in the West – 2014, 41st Edition (pub. 2013)
Who’s Who in the West – 2013, 40th Edition (pub. 2012)
Who’s Who in the West – 2012, 39th Edition (pub. 2011)
Who’s Who in the West – 2011, 38th Edition (pub. 2010)
Who’s Who in the West – 2010, 37th Edition (pub. 2009)
Who’s Who in the West – 1998-1999, 26th Edition (pub. 1997)
Who’s Who in the West – 1996-1997, 25th Edition (pub. 1995)
Who’s Who of American Women – 2010-2011, 28th Edition (pub. 2010)
