Ann Schonberger Explained

Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger (1940–2022) was a professor at the University of Maine.^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Schonberger was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She was educated at Wellesley College.^[3] Later, she graduated from Harvard University with a master's degree and finished her PhD in mathematics at the University of Wisconsin. In 1971, she married Howard Schonberger, a history professor.

Career

In 1973, she joined University of Maine and became a faculty member.

In 1991, she became the director of University of Maine's Women's Studies program and women in the curriculum program.

In 2013, she retired as a professor.

Awards

• Maine Public Broadcasting Jefferson Award for Public Service in 1988
• University of Maine Presidential Public Service Award in 2001
• Inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame in 2004^[4]
• Merle Nelson Award in 2006^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: In Memoriam: Ann Elizabeth Koch Schonberger, 1940-2022 . Women In Academia Report . 22 November 2022 . Feb 10, 2022.
2. Web site: Brian Sullivan . Longtime advocate for women’s rights passes away . WABI-TV . Gray Media Group . 22 November 2022 . February 2, 2022.
3. News: Bangor Daily News . subscription . UMaine professor and women’s rights activist Ann Schonberger dies at age 81.
4. Web site: Schonberger, Ann . 2022-11-27 . National Women’s Hall of Fame . en-US.
5. News: Bangor Daily News . subscription . Nardone receives 2021 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award.