Interim Dean

Albertha Lawson, Ph.D.

Education: B.S. in Mathematicsfrom Johnson C. Smith University;Masters in Applied Statistics fromOhio State University; Ph.D. inHigher Education Administrationfrom University of New Orleans.

Experience: Over 30 years inhigher education & corporateAmerica, including roles as aprofessor, administrator,researcher, and actuarial analyst.

Achievements: 2016 MinorityAccess National Role Model Awardrecipient and contributing authorin the Handbook on Measurementin Higher Education.

Current Role: NationalMathematics Alliance mentor andpassionate SMED professorfocusing on advancing  STEMeducation.

Research: Enhancing STEMengagement using technology, andutilizing state/national databasesfor STEM curriculumimprovements.