Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology Taps Neuroscientist Steve Maren for Directorship

The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign announced that alum Dr. Steven Maren was selected to serve as the next director of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science & Technology. Currently, Maren is the University Distinguished Professor and Charles H. Gregory Chair of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University. “My experience at the Beckman Institute was absolutely pivotal in shaping my research interests and launching my academic career. I can’t overstate how excited I am to return to my alma mater, and to lead the Beckman Institute in its next chapter. It is an honor and privilege to be selected to serve as the next director. I am excited to lead this vibrant community and build upon the remarkable Beckman legacy,” he said. Read the full news announcement here, and watch a video interview here.