Megan S. Ryerson, associate professor of city and regional planning and electrical and systems engineering, and associate dean for research at the Weitzman School of Design, has been appointed the endowed UPS Chair of Transportation. This named professorship recognizes an outstanding scholar-teacher in transportation for a term of five academic years.

Dr. Ryerson’s research in transportation planning focuses on aviation systems, critical infrastructure, and pedestrian and bike safety. Her work has been published in the leading transportation and planning journals and received support from the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.