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Fulbright Scholars
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The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S.
Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs. Fulbright grants are awarded on the basis of a
national competition and represent a significant part of
the federal government's commitment to international
education exchange. All Fulbright applications undergo
rigorous peer review, a process that is conducted by the
Council for International Exchange of Scholars. The
Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) is
a division of the Institute of International Education.
(see Fulbright
Scholar Program Website)
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Dr. Patricia A. Carlson
Professor of American Literature |
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Dr. Carlson was named Professor of American Literature
at the University of Iceland, Reykjavik, for the
academic year of 1975-1976. While there she lectured
extensively on American Culture as reflected through
literature and helped to set up a program in literary
theory. She also participated in a one-week program
evaluation seminar hosted by the Fulbright Office in
Berlin, Germany. |
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Dr. Scott F. Clark
Professor of Anthropology |
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Dr. Clark was studying engineering ethics in Japanese
corporations as a Fulbright Research Scholar during the
academic year of 1999-2000. The research included a
review of existing literature on the topic, and its
emphasis was on obtaining data from practicing engineers
working in large corporations. The goal of the research
was to understand the processes by which Japanese
engineers identify and resolve ethical issues. |
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Dr. Rebecca Dyer
Associate Professor of English |
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received a one year Fulbright Traditional Scholar Grant
for the 2007-08 academic year to lecture and conduct
research in Lebanon. Dr. Dyer’s area of specialization
include: Ethnic and ‘Third World’ literatures;
Contemporary British fiction”, Contemporary British
fiction, cultural studies and film studies. |
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Dr. Robert J. Houghtalen
Professor of Civil Engineering |
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Dr. Houghtalen participated in the 2001 Fulbright German
Studies Seminar “Urban Planning in Germany” over the
summer. It was focused on historic preservation,
transportation and land development planning, urban
energy distribution, waste disposal, and urban
demographics. The seminar was conducted by the bilateral
Fulbright Commission together with architect and
Fulbright alumnus Joachim Wahlich. |
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Dr. Michael A. Kukral
Associate Professor of Geography |
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Dr. Kukral received a year long Fulbright fellowship to
conduct research at Charles University in Prague,
Czechoslovakia during the academic year of 1989-1990.
During this time, he witnessed the revolution which
resulted in the overthrow of the communist government.
He also lectured weekly at the Czechoslovak Academy of
Sciences. |
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Dr. Heinz C. Luegenbiehl
Professor of Philosophy |
Dr. Luegenbiehl received two Fulbright appointments:
Summer 1982 -- Summer Seminar for eight weeks to study
the great works of Indian intellectual thought and to
travel throughout India, becoming acquainted with
present day culture and historical sights. Included the
opportunity to hold a discussion with the then Prime
Minister, Indira Ghandi.
Academic Year 1991-92 -- Senior Scholar Fellowship,
Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan. Activities included
teaching courses in Applied Ethics and in Technology and
Values and doing research on Japanese ethics and
religions. |
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Dr. Michael F. McInerney
Professor of Physics & Optical Engineering |
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Dr. McInerney received a Fulbright to lecture at the
University of San Carlos in Cebu City, Philippines from
June 1994 to April 1995. While there, he also supervised
three master's theses and developed opportunities for
collaboration with industry. |
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Dr. David Mutchler
Professor of Computer Science/Software Engineering |
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Dr. Mutchler received a Fulbright Award for
Lecturing/Research at the University of Maritius in
2000-2001. He joined the Computer Science and
Engineering Department in Reduit, Maritius where he
lectured on Artificial Intelligence and investigate
research issues in machine game-playing. |
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Dr. Peter F. Parshall
Professor of Comparative Literature
(Emeritus)
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Dr. Parshall spent the fall term, 1999-2000, at the
Technical University of Dresden, in the Institute for
English and American Studies. He lectured on American
film as part of the cultural studies program in this
department. Courses included Introduction to Film,
American Film Comedy, and American Film Renaissance. |
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Dr. William B. Pickett
Professor of History
(Emeritus)
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Dr. Pickett was a Fulbright visiting lecturer at Nanzan
University in Nagoya, Japan during the 1989-1990 school
year. He taught American history in the Department of
British and American Studies. He also taught a course in
American diplomatic history at Nagoya University. |
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Dr. Lee R. Waite
Professor of Applied Biology/Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Waite will be spending the 2008-2009 school year, at
the Heart Surgery Laboratory of the University of
Heidelberg, Germany. He will be working with a team of
surgeons and biomedical engineers to develop a model of
blood flow through the mitral valve, with special
attention to the validation of the model in humans. |
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Dr. Frank H. Young
Professor of Computer Science
(Emeritus)
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Dr. Young was a Fulbright visiting senior lecturer in
the department of computer science at the University of
Lagos, Nigeria during the 1975-76 school year. He taught
courses to every student in the department including
postgraduate students. He also lectured at the
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of
Ife. |
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Last updated: March 19, 2008 |
