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Associate Dean Alec D. Gallimore

Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Initiatives

Associate Dean Alec D. GallimoreProfessor of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, and Professor of Applied Physics, with specialization in experimental plasma physics and advanced spacecraft electric propulsion.

Dean Gallimore serves as the primary liaison between the Graduate School and the many academic units in engineering and the physical sciences. He works closely with these graduate programs on issues such as strategic planning, student recruitment, program visibility, resource allocation, student fellowships and awards, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and climate and culture as they affect graduate students.

Dean Gallimore’s specific responsibilities are to:

  • Coordinate all Graduate School activities in Division II (Physical Sciences and Engineering)
  • Help lead the $6 million NSF/AGEP project. The Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) supports the University of Michigan AGEP Postdoctoral Fellowship.
  • Serve as a contact for Rackham on campus and nationally
  • Work with graduate programs to promote good practices in graduate education and achieve student retention.
  • Develop and support active recruitment efforts, particularly for students from under-represented groups.
  • Assess academic graduate programs and allocate resources, including those for graduate student support.
  • Promote and support interdisciplinary efforts.