Emily CoBabe-Ammann

SOC Chair

University of Colorado, Boulder

Dr. Emily CoBabe-Ammann is the Senior Advisor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Colorado, serving as the Chief Research Strategist to develop new research directions that align with national interests and priorities. She is currently the Acting Executive Associate Director for the Center for National Security Initiatives, working with the campus as it transitions towards conducting classified research. Over the last five years, she has led the campus quantum science and engineering strategic initiatives. Prior to joining CU, she was the Director of UCAR Community Programs, managing a $45M portfolio of education, training, data, and science support programs. Dr. CoBabe-Ammann received her Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University in 1991.