JoAnn Lighty

JoAnn Lighty is the current Dean of the College of Engineering at Boise State University. JoAnn has had an extensive and successful career in chemical engineering, with previous positions including Division Director at the National Science Foundation, By-Fellow at Churchill College, and Professor at the University of Utah. JoAnn has been recognized for their outstanding work in the field of chemical engineering, and their passion for teaching and mentoring students.

JoAnn Lighty has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah. JoAnn is currently a systems thinking CEU April-May 2021 from MIT xPRO.

Some individuals on their team include Diana Garza - Undergraduate Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Sondra Miller - Undergraduate Associate Dean, College of Engineering, and Maria Mitkova - Graduate Associate Dean, College of Engineering. They are on a team with Jennifer Snow - Interim Dean, College of Education, Jen Schneider - Interim Associate Dean, School of Public Service, and Michelle Payne - Assistant Vice Provost, Academic, Leadership & Faculty Affairs. JoAnn Lighty reports to John Buckwalter, Provost & VP, Academic Affairs.