Carol Fierke

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Carol Ann Fierke
Alma mater Carleton College (BA)
Brandeis University (PhD)
Scientific career
Fields Biochemistry
Institutions
Thesis Utilization of CoA binding energy for catalysis and effect of salts and buffers on a proton transfer reaction  (1985)

Carol Ann Fierke is an American biochemist who is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Brandeis University. Her research considers biological catalysts and understanding biofunction. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

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Early life and education

Fierke received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry from Carleton College. She received a PhD in biochemistry from Brandeis University, where she studied biocatalysts. [1] She then moved to Pennsylvania State University as a postdoctoral researcher.[ citation needed ]

Research and career

Fierke joined the faculty at Duke University.[ when? ][ citation needed ] She moved to the University of Michigan in 1999, and was made Chair of the Department of Chemistry in 2005. She was Head of department for ten years, after which she was made Vice Provost and Dean for Graduate Studies.[ citation needed ] Fierke joined Texas A&M University in 2017, and moved to Brandeis University as Executive Vice President and Provost in 2020. [2] [3] [4] She has dedicated her career to advocacy for researchers from historically excluded groups. [3]

Fierke's research sought to understand the mechanisms that are used by biological catalysts, enzymes. [5]

Awards and honors

Selected publications

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References

  1. ↑ "Utilization of CoA binding energy for catalysis and effect of salts and buffers on a proton transfer reaction from fumarase to solvent | WorldCat.org". www.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  2. ↑ Peshek, Sam (2017-06-19). "Texas A&M Names UM Scholar As Incoming Provost And Executive Vice President". Texas A&M Today. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. 1 2 "Carol Fierke named next Brandeis provost and executive vice president". BrandeisNOW. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  4. ↑ Clark, Caitlin (2020-11-30). "'Thank You, Provost Fierke'". Texas A&M Today. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  5. ↑ "Carol Fierke | U-M LSA Chemistry". lsa.umich.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  6. ↑ "Fierke, Carol A." The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  7. ↑ "AAAS Fellow (Fierke, Carol)". scholars.library.tamu.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  8. ↑ "Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award | U-M Office of the Provost" . Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  9. ↑ "Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award » Rackham Graduate School: University of Michigan". Rackham Graduate School: University of Michigan. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  10. ↑ "LSA Chemistry Fall Newsletter" (PDF).
  11. ↑ "Carol Hollenshead Inspire Award for Excellence in Promoting Equity and Social Change". Center for the Education of Women | University of Michigan. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  12. ↑ "The Protein Society announces its 2014 award recipients". myUMBC. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  13. ↑ "Fierke works as a catalyst for change". www.asbmb.org. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  14. ↑ "Provost Carol Fierke inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences". BrandeisNOW. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  15. ↑ "Dr. Carol Fierke". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
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