Excellence, Integrity + Impact Science, Technology, and Society Insight, Diversity, Leadership Our Experience Isaacson, Miller has recruited leaders for the most respected and impactful scientific organizations in the nation. Our ClientsOur clients are revolutionizing the frontiers of Science, Technology, and Society and stand at the intersection of science, policy, and advocacy. Isaacson, Miller serves a full portfolio of major research institutes; leading scientific societies and associations; schools of agriculture, biological sciences, health sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and computer science; and STEM-related museums and botanical gardens. As interdisciplinarity within the sector has intensified, our presence in the field expands to include allied fields including higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, scientific foundations, and advocacy and policy organizations.These organizations are addressing some of the world’s most exciting and challenging issues, including the exploration of our cosmos, advances in computational technology, climate change and its implications, curing rare diseases, and educating the next generation of leaders in STEM fields. Our CommitmentOur work is animated by intellectual curiosity, exceptional service, and a belief that leaders in these disciplines must be representative of all communities. Experience + Dedication Evidence of Impact 44% Women Placements In 2023, 44% of our practice's placements identified as women. 34% POC Placements In 2023, 34% of our practice's placements were people of color. 800+ Searches Since our founding, we have conducted more than 800 searches across STEM. 40+ Years of Experience + Results For more than 40 years, we have developed and tested our understanding of the characteristics that define strong, visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders required to guide our clients into the future. Outstanding Leaders Our Latest Results View All Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Dean Christopher Schuh Read More Invest In Our Future, Executive Director Peter Colavito Read More Southern Methodist University, Data Science and Research Computing Institute, Peter O’Donnell, Jr. Director Neena Imam, PhD Read More The New York Botanical Garden, Chief Science Officer and Dean, IPSC Mauricio Diazgranados, PhD Read More Health Effects Institute, President/CEO Elena Craft, PhD Read More Vanderbilt University, School of Engineering, Dean Krishnendu “Krish" Roy, PhD Read More Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, Director, AI Division Adam Russell, PhD Read More Computing Research Association, Executive Director Tracy Camp, PhD Read More The Kavli Foundation, President and CEO Cynthia Friend, PhD Read More Carnegie Mellon University, Vice President for Research Theresa Mayer, PhD Read More Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Digital Intelligence Safety Research Institute, Executive Director Jill Crisman, PhD Read More Miami University, Vice President of Research and Innovation Susan McDowell Read More BioMADE, Chief Technology Officer Melanie Tomczak, PhD Read More King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Dean, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division Chak Chan, PhD Read More Previous Next How to Think Differently Insights View All A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kewley The latest advancements in astrophysics, and the importance of diversity in scientific organizations. Read More Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader. Read More Lead the Future Open Searches View All Associate Director and Director of Academic Affairs Science, Technology, and Society Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering, Information Networking Institute See Details Director of the Survey Research Center Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research See Details Vice Chancellor/Vice President of Research Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Houston See Details Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering Science, Technology, and Society | Higher Education The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering See Details Associate Dean for Research Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Science, Technology, and Society University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing See Details Executive Director, School of Computer and Data Sciences Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Oregon See Details Executive Director Conservation + Environment | Science, Technology, and Society Passport Foundation See Details Chief Operating Officer Conservation + Environment | Science, Technology, and Society Gulf of Maine Research Institute See Details Senior Vice President for Research Science, Technology, and Society | Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences The New York Academy of Medicine See Details
Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, Dean Christopher Schuh Read More
Southern Methodist University, Data Science and Research Computing Institute, Peter O’Donnell, Jr. Director Neena Imam, PhD Read More
The New York Botanical Garden, Chief Science Officer and Dean, IPSC Mauricio Diazgranados, PhD Read More
Information Sciences Institute, University of Southern California, Director, AI Division Adam Russell, PhD Read More
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Digital Intelligence Safety Research Institute, Executive Director Jill Crisman, PhD Read More
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Dean, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division Chak Chan, PhD Read More
A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Kewley The latest advancements in astrophysics, and the importance of diversity in scientific organizations. Read More
Meeting the Moment During the Science and Tech Revolution Explaining the increased demand for inaugural roles in STEM and how to hire a well-rounded leader. Read More
Associate Director and Director of Academic Affairs Science, Technology, and Society Carnegie Mellon University, College of Engineering, Information Networking Institute See Details
Director of the Survey Research Center Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research See Details
Vice Chancellor/Vice President of Research Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Houston See Details
Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering Science, Technology, and Society | Higher Education The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Engineering See Details
Associate Dean for Research Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences | Science, Technology, and Society University of California, Davis, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing See Details
Executive Director, School of Computer and Data Sciences Higher Education | Science, Technology, and Society University of Oregon See Details
Executive Director Conservation + Environment | Science, Technology, and Society Passport Foundation See Details
Chief Operating Officer Conservation + Environment | Science, Technology, and Society Gulf of Maine Research Institute See Details
Senior Vice President for Research Science, Technology, and Society | Healthcare, Academic Medicine + Health Sciences The New York Academy of Medicine See Details