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dr. nancy
lawrence
Associate Professor
College of Aviation
Dr. Lawrence is an Associate Professor in the College of Aviation. With a focus in health
and safety, and an industry background in industrial hygiene, Dr. Lawrence helps to
provide students with a well-rounded aviation education.
Having been at ERAU for fifteen years, Dr. Lawrence began her career on the Prescott
campus where she was the only African-American employee, as well as, the only
female professor. She has a passion for seeing young people succeed.
Learn more about Dr. Nancy Lawrence in her interview with Kenneth Hunt posted by
the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services, General, Walden University
M.A. - Master of Arts in Health and Safety Studies, California State University - Los
Angeles
B.A. - Social Welfare (Psychology), California State University LA
A.A. - Psychology, Mount San Antonio College
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Employed in industry for a number of years before shifting to academia
Presenter at Women in Aviation Conference, key event for Women in Aviation
International
Serves as a mentor to African-American girls and young women to help encourage
them to enter the field of aviation
Works with the Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy (Bessie Coleman was the first
African-American and Native American female pilot)
the women of embry-riddle
are changing the world
