James McAteer

New Mexico State University

James McAteer PhD is Deputy Provost and Professor of Astronomy at New Mexico State University. His service is in academic oversight, student success, and faculty excellence, building relationships among faculty, staff, students, and leadership. As Chair of Astronomy McAteer performed financial management over Apache Point Observatory, and as Director of Sunspot Solar Observatory, leadership in science and strategic planning, community engagement, and fund raising. An NSF Career awardee, he was a member of two NASA missions and a National Academy of Science Future Leader. He has a master’s and PhD in Astrophysics (Queen’s University Belfast) and served five years in the British Army.