Laura Lindenfeld, PhD

Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Alda Center, Dean of the School of Communication and Journalism, Vice Provost for Academic Strategy and Planning, and a professor of journalism. She holds a PhD in cultural studies from the University of California, Davis.

As the Alda Center director, she oversees a dynamic organization that has trained 15,000 scientists from around the world. The Center provides international leadership in conducting and connecting research and practice to advance effective science communication. As dean of the School of Communication and Journalism, she oversees a team of dedicated faculty and staff, including Pulitzer Prize winners, to educate and train the next generation of multimedia journalists and communication professionals.