Sr. Assistant Dean of Strategic initiatives and Programs
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, United States
Kimberly Mulligan, Ph.D. serves as the Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) Sr. Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Programs. In this position, she works to develop and implement initiatives which support the college’s vision of creating an inclusive environment for the student body, faculty, and staff.
Prior to joining COSAM, Dr. Mulligan worked for the Vanderbilt University Center for Science Outreach where she merged her love of science and desire to enhance STEM education at the K-12 level. In this position she was tasked with the development and implementation of elective scientific curriculum for interdisciplinary science programs. She also provided professional development opportunities for teachers to foster scientific learning across curriculum in the US and abroad.
Dr. Mulligan received her B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. She received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Her dissertation research examined the mechanism by which insulin stimulated skeletal muscle glucose uptake is impaired in the presence of inflammation.
Dr. Mulligan recognizes the role that mentorship has played in her STEM journey. She is passionate about helping faculty and students craft effective, mutually beneficial mentoring relationships. In addition to conducting workshops on aligning expectations in mentoring relationships she has also served as a FASEB/MARC Mentor since 2009. In this role she has had the opportunity to provide students with the academic and professional guidance she received as a former MARC scholar.
Dr. Mulligan’s experiences have given her first-hand knowledge of the importance of cultivating talent from different cultures to ensure many voices and perspectives are represented in scientific fields. Her career path has allowed her to continue to explore new avenues to promote inclusion in higher education and help shape a STEM workforce that reflects our diverse population.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM East Coast USA Time
