Ellen Stofan
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Ellen Renee Stofan (born February 24, 1961) is Under Secretary for Science and Research at
As a planetary geologist, Stofan served as Chief Scientist of NASA and as principal advisor to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the agency's science programs, planning and investments. Previously, she was vice president of Proxemy Research in Laytonsville, Maryland, and as an honorary professor in the Earth sciences department at the University College London.
Early life and education
Ellen Stofan is the daughter of
Ellen Stofan received her Bachelor of Science degree in geology from the College of William & Mary in 1983 and went on to earn masters and doctorate degrees from Brown University.[2][3] Her doctoral thesis, accepted in 1989, was titled "Geology of coronae and domal structures on Venus and models of their origin."[4]
Career
Stofan's research has focused on the geology of
She began her tenure in April 2018 as the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum and was the first female Director of the museum.[6]
In November 2020, Stofan was named a member of the
Awards and honors
Among her many awards, Stofan received the
- Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Iowa, 2020[11]
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2019[12]
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Washington & Jefferson College, 2016[13]
- Honorary Doctor of Science, College of William & Mary, 2016[14][15]
- Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2023[16]
Selected publications
- Stofan, Ellen; Cravens, Thomas E.; Esposito, Larry W., eds. (2007). Exploring Venus as a Terrestrial Planet. American Geophysical Union.
- Stofan, Ellen; Jones, Tom (2008). Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System. ISBN 978-1-4262-0121-9.
See also
References
- ^ Jet Propulsion Laboratory Press Release Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine (1996)
- ^ a b Werner, Debra (Oct 7, 2013). "Profile: Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist". SpaceNews. Archived from the original on February 5, 2014.
- ^ "Alumna Ellen Stofan '83 to be NASA's chief scientist". News & Events. College of William & Mary. July 29, 2013.
- ^ Stofan, Ellen (1989). Geology of coronae and domal structures on Venus and models of their origin (Thesis). Brown University.
- ^ Loff, Sarah (24 February 2015). "Dr. Ellen Stofan, Chief Scientist". nasa.gov. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ^ "Welcoming Our New Director, Dr. Ellen Stofan". National Air and Space Museum. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Agency Review Teams". President-Elect Joe Biden. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Smithsonian Names Ellen Stofan Under Secretary for Science and Research" (Press release). Smithsonian Institution. March 2, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "President Selects Outstanding Young Scientists". Office of the Press Secretary. December 16, 1996. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^ "New Names of Minor Planets. (328677) Stofan. 2009 SG309" (PDF). WGSBN Bulletin. 2 (4): 10. March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Former NASA chief scientist to receive honorary degree". This is UIowa. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces 2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorees". WPI. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ "W&J Honors Four Extraordinary Individuals During Commencement Ceremony". Washington & Jefferson College. 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "William & Mary - Ellen Stofan '83, D.Sc. '16". William & Mary. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "NASA's Chief Scientist, William & Mary Alumna to Headline 2016 Charter Day Ceremony". Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "AAAS Honors Three Smithsonian Scientists as Lifetime Fellows". Smithsonian Institution.