Julia Lane

Julia Lane is an accomplished academic and research leader at the University of Chicago, serving as Assistant Vice President for Science and holding multiple executive director positions, including at the Data Science Institute and the Center for Data and Computing, where significant advancements in data science and artificial intelligence research are pursued. With a strong background in research strategy and operations, Julia has overseen initiatives at Arete, a research accelerator, and engaged federal agencies for university-wide collaborations. Previous roles include an education policy analyst at the George M. Pullman Educational Foundation and various internships focused on research and marketing strategies across organizations like Everpurse and Abundant Venture Partners. Julia's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree from The American University of Paris.