July 27, 2001

NSF Names Former U. of Vermont President to Lead Education Division

The National Science Foundation has tapped Judith A. Ramaley, a longtime university official with a strong interest in elementary and secondary schools, to head its education division.

The foundation's education-and-human-resources division, which has an $800-million budget, supports research in science education and teaching methods at all levels, with a focus on troubled school systems and minority youth.

Ms. Ramaley, who stepped down as president of the University of Vermont