Faith Dukes, Ph.D., serves as the Director of K–12, University, and Faculty STEM Education Programs at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where she leads initiatives that connect cutting-edge scientific research with education and workforce development. With over 20 years of experience spanning research, informal science education, and federal policy, her work focuses on building pathways for the next generation of scientists and strengthening connections between research institutions and educators at all levels. Prior to Berkeley Lab, she developed innovative public-facing science programs at the MIT Museum and served as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Science Foundation, where she contributed to national STEM education and workforce efforts. Trained as a physical chemist, she earned her Ph.D. from Tufts University studying photocatalytic semiconductors and holds a Bachelor of Science from Spelman College. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to bridging research, education, and policy in service of a stronger scientific workforce.
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