Michael M. Crow, Ph.D.
- Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Board member since 2014
Background
Michael M. Crow, Ph.D., is President and a Professor of Science and Technology at Arizona State University, a post he has held since 2002. Under his tenure, ASU has grown from a regional university to a world-renowned public research institution with tremendous societal impact, an accomplishment reflected by its unchallenged designation as the most innovative university every year since the inception of the category in U.S. News & World Report.
From 1992 to 2002, he served in leadership roles at Columbia University, including Executive Vice Provost and Director of the Earth Institute.
Dr. Crow has advised the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, Energy, and various defense and intelligence agencies on the connection between science and technology policy and intelligence and national security. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, a member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
He has authored numerous books and articles on science and technology policy, knowledge enterprises, and sustainable development.
Select experience
- Business leadership expertise built through decades managing large organizations, including Arizona State University
- Published technology, innovation, and sustainable development expert
Education and awards
Ph.D in Public Administration (Science and Technology Policy) – Syracuse University; BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies – Iowa State University; 2021 Elected Member, American Academy of Arts & Sciences; 2021 GlobalMindED Inclusive Leader Award; 2020 National Council on Science and the Environment Lifetime Achievement Award
Other board experience
- Aquila (NYSE: ILA) (2003 to 2008)
- Director and Chair of the Board, lnQTEL (1999 to present)