Please Welcome Tory Williams Ph.D. to ORPC

Please join us in welcoming Tory Williams PhD. as the new manager of UMBC IRB effective 6/24/2024 

Tory Williams is transitioning to the Office of Research Protections and Compliance from the Faculty Development Center. An experienced Pedagogical Researcher, Tory has a rich history in the higher education sector, with roles encompassing Teaching, Research, and Professional Development. She is proficient in STEM Educational Reform, Experimental Design, Active Learning, Evolutionary Biology, and Quantitative Statistics. Tory is a seasoned research professional holding a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. In addition to her contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning, she plays a pivotal role in compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating data for the UMBC NSF IUSE grant.

 Dr Williams looks forward to continuing her support for UMBC's wide-ranging research initiatives. Her 16 years at UMBC, serving in various capacities across different departments, have fostered extensive faculty networking relationships, which will prove invaluable for ongoing and future IRB collaborations.

Dr Williams will be working alongside Emily Redding and the IRB committee to keep the IRB running smoothly. The IRB office will continue to be in the Engerineering Building 329. Any questions please reach out to the IRB at irb@umbc.edu.