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Meet the Leadership

Meet the leadership of the College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst.

Michael Fox

Dean

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

Dean Michael Fox

Elizabeth Connor

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Professor

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

Elizabeth Connor

Trevor Graham

Associate Dean for Administration, Finance & Operations

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

Karen Helfer

Associate Dean for Graduate, Postdoctoral, and Faculty Development
Professor

Karen Helfer is the associate dean for graduate, postdoctoral, and faculty development for the College of Natural Sciences.

Karen Helfer

Mark Tuominen

Associate Dean for Research & 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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