Data Sort GraphicInstitute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) Executive Director Search Finalist Visits

 

Four finalists have been chosen for the role of Executive Director of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS). Each finalist will meet with Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and IRI leadership and give a seminar on their vision for the future of IDEaS.

 

Candidate #1:  David Sherrill | January 8 from 11 a.m. - noon
Meeting Location: Callaway Manufacturing Research Building, seminar room 114 
Teams Link 

Candidate #2: Justin Romberg | January 13 from 11 a.m. - noon
Meeting Location: Callaway Manufacturing Research Building, seminar room 114 
Teams Link 

Candidate #3: Ada Gavrilovska | January 21 from 11 a.m. - noon
Meeting Location: Callaway Manufacturing Research Building, seminar room 114
Teams Link 

Candidate #4: Duen Horng (Polo) Chau | January 27 from 11 a.m. - noon
Meeting Location: Callaway Manufacturing Research Building, seminar room 114 
Teams Link 

 

 

 

The Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) provides a unified point to connect government, industry, and academia to advance foundational research, and accelerate the adoption of Big Data technology. IDEaS leverages expertise and resources from throughout Georgia Tech's colleges, research labs, and external partners, to define and pursue grand challenges in data science foundations and in data-driven discovery. We are also dedicated to educating students and those already in the workforce through innovative educational and training programs.

 

Search Committee

  • Clio Andris - Associate Professor, City & Regional Planning and Interactive Computing

  • Omar Asensio – Associate Professor, Scholl of Public Policy

  • Stephen Balakirsky - Chief Scientist, Aerospace, Transportation & Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS), GTRI

  • LaToya Daniels - Financial Analyst III, IDEaS

  • Christine Heitsch – Professor, Math

  • Giri Krishnan - Associate Director, Center for Artificial Intelligence in Science and Engineering (ARTISAN)

  • Dana Randall - Associate Dean for Access and Advancement, College of Computing

  • Renata Rawlings-Goss - Director, Industry Engagement, IDEaS

  • Pascal van Hentenryck - Chair and Professor, ISYE

 

Non-voting Members 

  • Crystal Hanson, Administrative Program Manager, VPIR

  • Rob Kadel, Senior Director Research Administration, VPIR 

  • Ashley Mastin, Faculty Affairs Admin Manager, HR

 
Many Thanks and Best Regards, 
Carson Meredith
Chair of the IDEaS Executive Director Search Committee