American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Katherine Carter is an experienced professional in the field of science education and communication, currently serving as a Senior Program Officer at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences since June 2022. Previously, Katherine held the position of Director of Science Communication at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science from July 2021 to June 2022 and was the Director of Community Science Education at the National Center for Science Education from July 2018 to July 2021. Katherine's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University, where various roles such as Preceptor, Lecturer, and Graduate Teaching Fellow were undertaken from August 2010 to June 2018. Complementing this experience, Katherine has contributed to educational programs at the Museum of Science and Carnegie Museum of Natural History, as well as serving as Lab Manager and Lecturer at the University of Helsinki. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from New York University and a high school diploma from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
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American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Since its founding in 1780, the American Academy has served the nation as a champion of scholarship, civil dialogue, and useful knowledge. As one of the nation’s oldest learned societies and independent policy research centers, the Academy convenes leaders from the academic, business, and government sectors to address critical challenges facing our global society. Through studies, publications, and programs on the Humanities, Arts, and Education; Science, Engineering, and Technology; Global Security and International Affairs; and American Institutions and the Public Good, the Academy provides authoritative and nonpartisan policy advice to decision-makers in government, academia, and the private sector. The Academy’s membership of 4,600 Fellows and 600 International Honorary Members includes many of the most accomplished scholars and practitioners worldwide. The Academy frequently sponsors meetings, lectures, panel discussions, and informal gatherings around the country. Topics are drawn from Academy projects and studies as well as the research and writings of Academy members. Academy publications include the journal Dædalus; a magazine, the Bulletin; and books, research papers, and other special reports.