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Meet the Leadership

Meet the Dean, Academic Dean, and leadership of the College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst.

Elizabeth Connor

Academic Dean
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Professor

Elizabeth Connor is the academic dean, associate dean for undergraduate education for the College of Natural Sciences, and a professor of biology.

Elizabeth Connor

Michael Fox

Dean

Michael Fox is the dean for the College of Natural Sciences.

Mike Fox

Trevor Graham

Associate Dean for Administration, Finance, and Operations

Trevor Graham serves as the associate dean for administration, finance, and operations at the College of Natural Sciences.

Leo Hwang

Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence

Leo Hwang is the associate dean of inclusive excellence.

Leo Hwang Associate Dean of Inclusive Excellence

Lynne A. McLandsborough

Professor
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement
Director of the Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE)

Lynne A. McLandsborough is the director of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment in the College of Natural Sciences and serves in other roles.

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Mark Tuominen

Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Professor

Mark Tuominen is the associate dean for research and innovation for the College of Natural Sciences and a professor in the Department of Physics. 

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Paige S. Warren

Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Graduate Studies
Professor

Paige S. Warren is associate dean of faculty affairs and graduate training and a professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation 

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