College of Sciences Deans
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Susan LozierCollege of Sciences Dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland ChairChief 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. Learn more. |
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David M. CollardSenior Associate Dean in the College of Sciences and Professor of Chemistry and BiochemistryCoordinates activities related to recruitment, retention, curriculum, instructional facilities, scholarships, and awards; directs initiatives to broaden participation in STEM and build capacity for undergraduate research. |
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Matthew BakerAssociate Dean for Faculty Development in the College of Sciences and Professor of MathematicsResponsible 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. |
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Laura CadonatiAssociate Dean for Research in the College of Sciences and Professor of PhysicsBuilds 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. |
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Jennifer K. LeaveyAssistant Dean for Faculty Mentoring for the College of Sciences and Principal Academic Professional in the School of Biological SciencesLeads 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. |
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Carrie SheplerAssistant Dean for Teaching Effectiveness in the College of Sciences and Principal Academic Professional in the School of Chemistry and BiochemistryLeads 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. |
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J. Cameron TysonAssistant Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Sciences and Principal Academic Professional in the School of Chemistry and BiochemistryLeads 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. |
College of Sciences School Chairs
College of Sciences Directors
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Jess Hunt-RalstonDirector of CommunicationsLeads 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. |
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Ashley CooganDirector of DevelopmentSecures philanthropic support to advance the mission and goals of the College of Sciences and its schools. |
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Ross BongioviDirector of Facilities and Capital DevelopmentLeads facilities management, building construction and renovations, capital planning and development, and unit relocations for the College. |
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Kristin BertholdDirector of FinanceServes 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. |
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Justin FilosetaDirector of Information Technology and Research Scientist II in the School of MathematicsAdvises 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. |
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Lewis A. WheatonDirector of the Center for Promoting Inclusion and Equity in the Sciences (C-PIES), Director of the Cognitive Motor Control Lab and Associate Professor in the School of Biological SciencesLeads 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. |
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