Our Leadership

Dean Susan Lozier

Susan Lozier is the dean of the College of Sciences, Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair, and a professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

She serves as chief academic officer of the College, providing leadership to more than 3,000 students and 500 faculty members and researchers conducting over $60 million in annual research across six internationally ranked schools.

Lozier earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University, and spent three years working as a chemical engineer for the DuPont Company before joining the University of Washington to complete a master’s degree in chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in physical oceanography. She was the first woman to graduate from the University of Washington’s physical oceanography doctoral program.

Following postdoctoral studies at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, she joined the faculty of Duke University in 1992, where she led as department chair, faculty senate chair, vice provost for strategic planning, co-chair of Duke’s effort to reimagine graduate education, and as Ronie-Richele Garcia-Johnson Distinguished Professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences in the Nicholas School of the Environment, among the highest honors that Duke can bestow on a faculty member. 

Dean Lozier is a physical oceanographer with an interest in large-scale ocean circulation, as well as understanding the physical controls on marine productivity. An active researcher, she is the international lead for the National Science Foundation Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program (NSF OSNAP) observing system.

Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2020, Dean Lozier has served as president of The Oceanography Society, and is past-president of American Geophysical Union (AGU), the scientific organization of more than 60,000 members in 137 countries is a leading voice for science toward a sustainable future. Learn more.

Associate and Assistant Deans

 Deans within the College help guide and advance our mission, purpose, and strategic plan.

	David M. Collard Senior Associate Dean in the College of Sciences Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Coordinates activities related to recruitment, retention, curriculum, instructional facilities, scholarships, and awards; directs initiatives to broaden participation in STEM and build capacity for undergraduate research.
	Young-Hui Chang Associate Dean for Faculty Development in the College of Sciences Professor of Biological Sciences Responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing programs that enhance the instructional, research, and career opportunities for faculty. Key areas of responsibility include faculty hiring; mentoring of faculty; faculty retention, promotion, and tenure; and diversity, equity, and inclusion at the faculty level.
	Laura Cadonati Associate Dean for Research in the College of Sciences Professor of Physics Builds research opportunities and relationships for faculty and students; advocates on behalf of Georgia Tech scientists to grow research facilities on campus; connects researchers with collaborative and funding opportunities; supports career development of faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
	Jennifer K. Leavey Assistant Dean for Faculty Mentoring for the College of Sciences Principal Academic Professional in Biological Sciences Leads college efforts related to mentoring of tenure track and non-tenure track faculty of all levels. Coordinates college educational programs related to science and sustainability including the Georgia Tech Urban Honey Bee Project and the Living Building Science Vertically Integrated Project Team.
	Carrie Shepler Assistant Dean for Teaching Effectiveness in the College of Sciences Principal Academic Professional in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Leads college efforts to improve student learning experiences through robust support of faculty through mentoring and formative assessment while contributing to college initiatives focused on increasing diversity in and inclusiveness of campus learning spaces.
	J. Cameron Tyson Assistant Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Sciences Principal Academic Professional in Chemistry and Biochemistry Leads undergraduate recruitment; develops and coordinates activities to support undergraduate experiential learning and student retention; works with schools to develop and implement various programs to enrich the undergraduate experience, including undergraduate research and study abroad; manages college-level scholarship programs and awards; coordinates academic program reviews in the College of Sciences.

School Chairs

Our school chairs are instrumental in the continued success of the College, helping guide the College's research enterprise and ensuring all students graduate ready to make an impact on our world. 

Directors

The College's team of directors are here for your questions and needs. Please visit the directory for individual contacts, and employee resources for helpful links.

	Jess Hunt-Ralston Director of Communications Leads communications strategy, planning, news and public relations to advance the mission and vision of the College of Sciences and its schools. Serves as the College's primary liaison with Institute Communications for media relations and external outreach, brand management and development, interdisciplinary communications and marketing. Advises and counsels College leadership and researchers to help share the story of science and math at Georgia Tech.
	Jenny Price Director of Human Resources Develop, implement, and manage HR strategies and procedures for the College of Sciences and its schools. Serve as primary HR partner for the College with GTHR on recruitment, compensation, policy interpretation, employee relations, and performance management.
	Ashley Coogan Director of Development Secures philanthropic support to advance the mission and goals of the College of Sciences and its schools.
	Ross Bongiovi Director of Facilities and Capital Development Leads facilities management, building construction and renovations, capital planning and development, and unit relocations for the College.
	Kristin Berthold Director of Finance Serves as financial advisor to the College’s executive leadership and chief financial liaison to the College’s six schools; oversees all fiscal affairs of the College, including budget administration and financial operations.
	Justin Filoseta Director of Information Technology and Research Scientist II in the School of Mathematics Advises on technology, data, and research computing matters; identifies and directs the design, development, and implementation of IT services and solutions to support and enhance the academic and research missions of students and faculty; coordinates IT resources; serves as a campus technical expert.
	Lewis A. Wheaton Director of the Center for Promoting Inclusion and Equity in the Sciences (C-PIES),  Director of the Cognitive Motor Control Lab and Professor in the School of Biological Sciences Leads diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and programming for the College of Sciences; as well as the recruitment, support, and retention of a diverse population for all sectors of our community ― staff, faculty, and students ― and building of an inclusive community that broadens access to science and mathematics and creates opportunities for advancement.