Dean's Leadership Council
The Dean’s Leadership Council (DLC) is a dedicated group of leaders whose insights, experience, and passion help shape the future of the College of Science. Council members are carefully selected by the Dean to represent a broad spectrum of expertise across science, industry, academia, and technology, bringing diverse perspectives that drive innovation and growth. The time, energy, and thoughtful guidance of our Council members create a lasting impact. Their involvement helps shape the strategic direction of the College, enriches the student experience, and strengthens Purdue’s role as a global leader in scientific research and education.
Leadership
Frederick L. Hovde Dean, College of Science
Dean's Leadership Council:
President, CuraScript Specialty Distribution (retired)
BS Biology, Biological Sciences 1976
MS Management, Business Administration 1978
Sr. Fellow & Director Communications Technology, Intel Corporation (Retired)
BS Mathematics, Manhattan College 1972
MS Computer Science 1973
PHD Computer Science 1976
Founder/General Partner, Good AI Capital
BS Computer Science 1988
MS Computer Science 1990
MBA University of Chicago 2015
Managing Director and Operating Committee Chair, Golden Seeds
BS Chemistry 1985
MS Management 1987
Sr. Process Engineering Manager, Amazon.com
BS Actuarial Science 1983
PHD Management 1990
Deputy Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
BS Chemistry, Xavier University of Louisiana 1990
MS Organic Chemistry, Howard University 1993
PHD Chemistry 2003
Consultant, Self Employed
BS Biology, Bates College 1972
PHD Biology 1976
Postdoctoral Fellow Genetics, Stanford University 1980
Executive Producer, Microsoft Corporation
BS Computer Science 1997
VP Engineering, Google LLC
BS Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 1995
MS Computer Science 1996
MBA University of Washington 2006
Startup Advisor, The Schechter Company LLC
BS Physics 1980