Arts and Sciences Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Seven members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences were recently appointed to endowed professorships by Dartmouth's Board of Trustees. 

Since 1787, Dartmouth has recognized its top faculty with named professorships. These appointments—traditionally supported through endowed gifts from alumni, family, and friends of the College—honor faculty whose scholarship, teaching, and service exemplify Dartmouth's core mission.

"Each of these extraordinary scholars have made major contributions to their respective fields," says Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Elizabeth F. Smith. "Their students and colleagues are profoundly fortunate to draw inspiration from their exemplary teaching, scholarship, and service to Dartmouth. Please join me in congratulating them on these prestigious appointments."

The following professors were named to endowed professorships.

Sergey Bratus, a creator of fundamental research programs in cybersecurity and resilience, was appointed the Dartmouth College Distinguished Professorship in Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society in the Meeting New Challenges of Cybersecurity Cluster.

Devin Balkcom, a recognized leader in robotics, was appointed the Dartmouth Professor in Computer Science.

Michael Casey, whose innovative research fuses music theory, neuroscience, and computation, was appointed the Francis and Mildred Sears Professor.

Sienna Craig, a cultural and medical anthropologist whose influential writing about Nepali and Tibetan communities pushes traditional scholarly boundaries, was appointed the Jane and Raphael Bernstein Professor in Asian Studies.

Laura Edmondson, an esteemed scholar of eastern and central African theater and performance, was appointed the Helman Family Distinguished Professor.

Samuel Levey, a specialist in metaphysics and the philosophy of mathematics, was appointed the Dartmouth Professor in Philosophy.

Heidi Williams '03, a renowned economist whose work shows how society can best support and benefit from science and innovation, was appointed the Orville E. Dryfoos Professor in Economics and Public Affairs.