Dear friends, colleagues, and supporters,
We at Perimeter Institute are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Marcela Carena as the Institute's next Executive Director.
Carena, one of the world's most renowned experts in particle physics, has served as Head of the Theory Division at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) and as a professor of physics at the University of Chicago. She is a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Perimeter and has served as the chair of Perimeter's Scientific Advisory Committee since 2022. The first woman to lead Perimeter Institute, Carena begins her new role today, November 4th, 2024.
"We are thrilled to have a renowned scientist of Marcela Carena's calibre leading Perimeter into the next stage of its evolution," said Mike Serbinis, Chair of Perimeter's Board of Directors. "As Perimeter enters its 25th anniversary year as one of the leading theoretical physics institutions on the planet, Marcela's depth of expertise in experimental and theoretical particle physics, as well as her commitment to diversity and training students will strongly position us for the next 25 years," Serbinis said.
Robert Myers, who has been Executive Director since 2019 and finished his five-year term this Fall, welcomed Carena's arrival at the Institute.
"It has been an honour to serve as Perimeter's director these last five years," he said, "and it is a pleasure to pass the baton now to Marcela. With her outstanding record of innovative research and exceptional service to the physics community, I am certain that her leadership will guide Perimeter into a bright and exciting future."
Myers remains at Perimeter as a faculty member and BMO Financial Group Isaac Newton Chair in Theoretical Physics.
Carena's appointment will be made known to media and the general public later today. Please see https://perimeterinstitute.ca/news for updates and a full press release.
Thank you for joining us in welcoming Marcela Carena to Perimeter. We invite you to celebrate her arrival, and the Institute's 25th anniversary in the coming year, with a full calendar of exciting events ahead.
Stay tuned!
Image credits: Dan Svoboda/Fermilab
