Helen Lang
In Memoriam, 1965-2017 – Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology
Categorized As
In Memoriam,Geology
Helen was the first woman to hold a tenure-track faculty position in WVU's Department
of Geology and Geography, and the only woman holding such a position in the geology
department at WVU for most of the first 18 years of her career. Helen was a teacher,
a research scientist, and a role model for aspiring geologists, particularly for
women students.
Lang was recognized with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) Scholarship Foundations 2003 Honorary Award.
Education
- BA degree, chemistry Willamette University 1969
- BS degree, geology University of Washington 1978
- PhD degree, geology University of Oregon 1963
In the News
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WVU's Helen Lang receives national honor from mineralogical society
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WVU professor, research team to learn more about North American continent
Support women in STEM with an honorary gift
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Dr. Helen Lang Legacy Endowment
— Fund 3V1094
This fund will support the education and professional development of women students and early career female faculty in the WVU Department of Geology and Geography.
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