The Science and Math Steering Board


The Science and Math Steering Board was established to oversee Carleton's HHMI grant programs and other collaborative efforts across the science and math departments. The Board meets approximately 3 times every term. All science and math faculty and staff are welcome to attend the meetings. If you have questions about the work of the Advisory Board, please contact Associate Dean Fernán Jaramillo.


Current Board members for 2012-2013:

  • Fernán Jaramillo (Biology, Neuroscience). Associate Dean of the College
  • Joe Chihade (Chemistry/Biochemistry). CISMI Director
  • Cam Davidson (Geology, ENTS). CISMI Co-Director
  • Deborah Gross (Chemistry, ENTS). FOCUS Cohort and LSAMP Program Director
  • Eric Egge (Mathematics). FOCUS Cohort Faculty Mentor
  • Debby Walser-Kuntz (Biology Chair). FOCUS Cohort Faculty Mentor
  • Cindy Blaha (Physics & Astronomy) FOCUS Cohort Faculty Mentor
  • Melissa Eblen-Zayas (Physics & Astronomy Chair) Science Fellows Cohort Faculty Mentor
  • Kathie Galotti (Cognitive Science)
  • David Musicant (Computer Science Chair)
  • Gretchen Hofmeister (Chemistry Chair)
  • Tsegaye Nega (ENTS)
  • Bereket Haileab (Geology Chair)
  • Sarah Meerts (Psychology)
  • Mark Gleason (Corporate & Foundation Relations)
  • Jim Fergerson and Cherry Danielson (Institutional Research and Assessment)
  • Cathy Manduca (Director, Science Education Resource Center). HHMI Assessment Director