{"677289":{"#nid":"677289","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Susan Lozier Reappointed as Dean of the College of Sciences at Georgia Tech ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair \u003Cstrong\u003ESusan Lozier\u003C\/strong\u003E has been reappointed to a five-year term in the College of Sciences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis decision follows a rigorous review process outlined in the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook, which includes feedback from faculty, staff, and students, and an evaluation of Lozier\u0027s performance and accomplishments during her term.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELozier, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/news\/susan-lozier-named-dean-college-sciences\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Edean of the College of Sciences since 2019\u003C\/a\u003E, has been instrumental in advancing Georgia Tech\u2019s mission of excellence in research, education, and outreach. Under her leadership of more than 3,000 students and 500 faculty members and researchers across six Schools, the Institute has seen the sciences grow and flourish. Increased research funding, the establishment of new interdisciplinary programs, and an upswing in student enrollment are a testament to Lozier\u2019s commitment to the future of the College.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Susan Lozier has provided exceptional leadership to the College of Sciences,\u0022 said \u003Cstrong\u003ESteven W. McLaughlin\u003C\/strong\u003E, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. \u0022Her vision and dedication have not only strengthened the College but have elevated Georgia Tech\u0027s reputation as a leading institution for scientific research and education. We are excited to see what the future holds under her continued guidance.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELozier is a distinguished oceanographer whose research focuses on the large-scale circulation of the ocean and its role in the global climate system. She has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to oceanography, including the Henry Stommel Research Medal from the American Meteorological Society and membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has also served in leadership roles in several international scientific organizations.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I am honored to continue serving as the dean of the College of Sciences,\u0022 said Lozier. \u0022I look forward to building on our successes and working with our talented faculty, staff, and students to further our mission of advancing scientific knowledge and addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe review committee was comprised of the following faculty and administrators:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEllen Bassett\u003C\/strong\u003E, John Portman Chair and Dean, College of Design\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIsaiah Bolden\u003C\/strong\u003E, Assistant Professor, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarcus Cicerone\u003C\/strong\u003E, Professor, School of Chemistry \u0026amp; Biochemistry\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMichael Lacey\u003C\/strong\u003E, Professor, School of Mathematics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChrissy Spencer\u003C\/strong\u003E, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs and Principal Academic Professional, School of Biological Sciences\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKimberly Stanley\u003C\/strong\u003E, School Administrative Officer, School of Mathematics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERick Thomas\u003C\/strong\u003E, Professor, School of Psychology\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESabetta Matsumoto\u003C\/strong\u003E, Associate Professor, School of Physics\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reappointment runs through Aug. 31, 2029.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Georgia Tech community congratulates Lozier on her reappointment and looks forward to her continued leadership and contributions to the College of Sciences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair Susan Lozier has been reappointed to a five-year term in the College of Sciences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Dean and Betsy Middleton and John Clark Sutherland Chair Susan Lozier has been reappointed to a five-year term in the College of Sciences. 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