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President Barabino is a thought leader and sought after speaker in STEM education and research, faculty development, workforce development, public policy, and diversity and inclusion.

Gilda in the classroom talking to 3 Olin students - 2023

Higher Ed Leaders and Scholars Discuss Promises and Pitfalls of AI Tool Usage

A Letter to the Olin Community: We Remain Committed to Building a Diverse Community

Recent Appearances

President Barabino at the Needham MLK Day Celebration

President Barabino gives remarks at the Town Hall of Needham MLK Celebration Day hosted by the Needham Diversity Initiative

President Barabino delivers a keynote at Uppsala universitet in Sweden.

President Barabino at the STS Forum in Japan

President Barabino at the STS Forum 2023, where she spoke about the importance
of the science and technology sector striving for a future where humankind is core

Dr. Gilda Barabino and Congressman Jake Auchincloss stand side by side

Dr. Gilda Barabino and Congressman Jake Auchincloss at the 2022 Climate Action Summit which was held at Olin College

President Barabino at the AAAS Annual Meeting with Cuban diplomat Rodney Glez.

Two women face each one another as they converse

President Gilda Barabino and UT Provost, Olivia Lanier at the Sigma Xi meeting at iFORE 2022.

Two women standing next to one another smiling

Shannon Swilley Greco and President Barabino connect at the iFORE SigmaXiSociety meeting.

Six people pose for a photo at the 2022 Nobel Ceremony in Stockholm

President Barabino supports Carolyn R. Bertozzi as she receives the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

A woman stands to the left of a bronze statue and a man stands to its right

Bill Moran, science family of journals publisher and President Barabino meet up in Sweden at the SciLife Lab

Raising STEMM equity and excellence

Gilda Barabino was a keynote speaker at the STEMM Equity and Excellence 2050 – A National Strategy for Progress and Prosperity.

Speakers continued to underscore that in strengthening the STEMM pipeline, the strategy aims to capture the full potential of untapped talent across the spectrum of diverse identities and communities.

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From Gilda's Desk

The New Ventures in Higher Education

Starting a university from scratch takes courage. President Barabino joins leaders across the globe at The New Global Universities Summit.

New Book Features a Personal Story from President Barabino

Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM, addresses the lack of Women in Stem through 1st-person accounts of notable women who have excelled in a range of STEM-related leadership roles.

Cover for "Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM"

President Barabino gives speech at Dartmouth and receives Fletcher Award

On Saturday, June 10, Olin President Gilda Barabino delivered the keynote address at Dartmouth Engineering's 2023 Investiture ceremony. During the event, President Barabino was named this year's recipient of the Robert Fletcher Award, given annually in recognition of distinguished scientific achievement and service.

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Gilda Barabino with honorary degree from Dartmouth

President Barabino at the White House Summit on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

She spoke as part of Panel 1: Biotechnology for Global Challenges with Ms. Ginger Krieg Dosier of Biomason, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Mr. John Melo of Amyris, Inc. and Dr. Geraldine Richmond, Under Secretary for Science and Innovation at U.S. Department of Energy.

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President Barabino and panelist sitting down at White House Summit

Four members of an Olin SCOPE Team work together on a table

American Scientist: Taking a Systems Engineering Approach to Equitable Healthcare

It will take a systems engineering approach to develop the solutions to current health disparities stemming from racism, writes Olin College President Gilda A. Barabino and co-author in the American Scientist.

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The Science of Mentorship Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Barabino shares how she responded to a lack of mentorship, where she found supportive networks, and how she’s creating inclusive environments so that marginalized students don’t have to face the same obstacles.

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President Barabino in the News

President Barabino

U.S. Department of Defense – Defense Innovation Board: Scaling Innovation Forward

Feb 20, 2024

The board is comprised of experts from industry, academia and the national security community who provide diverse insight on the department’s biggest challenges. Currently, the DIB is chaired by businessman Mike Bloomberg and includes Gilda Barabino, who holds a doctorate in chemical engineering; Sue Gordon; Reid Hoffman; Mary Meeker; retired Navy Adm. Michael Mullen; Charles Phillips; Will Roper, who holds a doctorate in mathematics; Ryan Swann; and Mac Thornberry.

Boston 25 News – Local college president who broke barriers encourages students of color to pursue STEM fields

Feb 16, 2024

President Barabino has been a trailblazer in chemical engineering and is now working to get more young people of color excited about STEM-related fields. Barabino has been the president of Olin College of Engineering since 2020. To get there, she’s broken through many barriers.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – New Action Collaborative Launched to Improve Pathways for Women of Color in Tech Education and Careers

Dec 20, 2023

“Women of color face amplified barriers and biases that can impede their progress and limit their opportunities in STEM and in tech,” said Gilda Barabino, chair of the National Academies’ Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine and president of the Olin College of Engineering. “Through this effort, we will work together to dismantle these barriers and foster an environment where every woman, regardless of her background, has the chance to thrive and contribute to cutting-edge developments in science and technology.”