Physics and Astronomy Leadership Council

Central to the Foundation’s commitment to increase the number of women in physics and astronomy in the US academy is its Physics and Astronomy Leadership Council.

Founded in 2017, this distinguished group of eight women in varying career stages throughout the country provides strong leadership, insights, and feedback for the Foundation’s Science program. Each member brings outstanding scientific expertise and experiences, combined with innovative thinking, to increase diversity within the US talent pool. The Foundation is proud to partner with the eight Council members and their home institutions to prototype new practices and increase the level of scientific discoveries that come from a rich and diverse talent pool.

Dr. Bonnie Fleming
Professor of Physics
Yale University
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Deputy Chief Research Officer
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Dr. Andrea Ghez
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
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Director, UCLA Galactic Center Group
UCLA College

Dr. Jenny Hoffman
Professor of Physics & Applied Physics
Harvard University

Dr. Shardha Jogee
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Astronomy
University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Young-Kee Kim
Louis Block Distinguished Service Professor of Physics
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Chair, the Department of Physics
The University of Chicago

Dr. Risa Wechsler
Professor of Physics
Stanford University
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Director, Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology

Dr. Lindley Winslow
Jerrold R. Zacharias Career Development Assistant Professor of Physics
Massachusetts Insitute of Technology