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The Office of the Provost is here to connect members of the 菠菜网lol正规平台 faculty and staff with the tools, resources and information they need to serve students, thrive in their careers and community, and change the world.
Recent Initiatives
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Faculty and Staff Stories
![Kimberly Blisniuk.](/provost/pics/kimberly-blisniuk-dschmitz.jpg)
Earthquake Geologist Kim Blisniuk
By understanding when and how land forms shift, fracture and change over time, Blisniuk gathers data that helps evaluate earthquake hazard.
![Dean Heather Lattimer.](/provost/pics/120919_WSQ_dean-heather-lattimer_WEB_1400.jpg)
Solving X for Access: The Value of Math Education
Lurie College of Education Dean Heather Lattimer’s new formula for preparing math teachers is transforming the careers of educators and increasing equity in classrooms.
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Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Mohamed Badawy founded 菠菜网lol正规平台’s Center of Power Electronic Converters.
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