Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) Executive Director Search
The Georgia Institute of Technology is excited to announce the internal search for the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS). This new Interdisciplinary Research Institute (IRI) will build upon the foundation laid by the Neuro Next Initiative, fostering cutting-edge research and innovation at the intersection of neuroscience, neurotechnology, and societal impact. INNS aims to advance our understanding of the brain and nervous system, develop transformative technologies, and address critical societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and engagement.
We will soon invite qualified candidates within the Georgia Tech community to apply for this pivotal leadership role and help shape the future of neuroscience and neurotechnology at our institution.
Town Hall
The office of the Vice President of Interdisciplinary Research hosted a town hall event on November 6, 2024 to keep the Georgia Tech neuro community informed about the search process and to answer questions, as well as to receive feedback about the search and what people wish to see in a future executive director. The event was recorded, and is accessible at this link through Georgia Tech networks.
If you were unable to attend the town hall, we encourage you to fill out this brief survey to share your thoughts.
Your input is crucial as we shape the future leadership of the INNS, so we hope to see you there!
Search Committee
The search will be chaired by Leigh McCook, Principal Research Associate, Georgia Tech Research Institute and Deputy Director, Institute for People and Technology supported by the office of the Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research (VPIR).
We thank the following members of our campus community for agreeing to serve on this important search committee:
- Leigh McCook, Principal Research Associate, GTRI and Deputy Director, IPaT (committee chair)
- Margarita Gonzalez, Principal Research Associate, GTRI-ICL
- Doby Rahnev, Associate Professor School of Psychology
- Jennifer Hasler, Professor, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
- Aaron Levine, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy
- Gil Weinberg, Professor, School of Music
- Munmun De Choudhury, Associate Professor, School of Interactive Computing
- Michelle Powell, Senior Consultant, Georgia Tech Strategic Consulting
- Michael Dixon, Director, Strategic Operations in the Office of Commercialization
- Ashley Mastin, Faculty Affairs Admin Manager, HR (non-voting member)
- Sarah Peterson, Program Manager, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (non-voting member)
- Rob Kadel, Executive Director of Research Program Administration, VPIR (non-voting member)
- Punya Mardhanan, Research Program Manager, VPIR (non-voting member)
