William C. Harris
Algemeen Directeur bij Science Foundation Arizona
Profiel
Dr. William C.
Harris is President & Chief Executive Officer at Science Foundation Arizona.
Prior to joining Science Foundation Arizona, Dr. Harris was in Ireland serving as director general of Science Foundation Ireland, a new Irish agency that helped facilitate tremendous growth in Ireland's R&D sector during Harris' tenure.
Immediately prior to going to Ireland, he was vice president of research and professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of South Carolina.
He served at the U.S.
National Science Foundation from 1978 to 1996, including as the director for mathematical and physical sciences (1991-1996).
He was responsible for federal grants appropriation of $750 million.
He also established 25 Science and Technology Centers to support investigative, interdisciplinary research by multi-university consortia.
Earlier in his career, he catalyzed the Research Experience for Undergraduates program in the chemistry division and it became an NSF-wide activity.
Dr. Harris earned his undergraduate degree at the College of William and Mary, and received his Ph.D.
in chemistry from the University of South Carolina.
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Science Foundation Arizona
Science Foundation Arizona Investment ManagersFinance Science Foundation Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation located in Phoenix, Arizona. They were formed in 2006 through the collaboration of three statewide CEO business organizations: Flagstaff 40, Greater Phoenix Leadership and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Science Foundation Arizona seeks to diversify Arizona's economy through strategic research and development investments. | Algemeen Directeur | 12-05-2010 |
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University of South Carolina | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Science Foundation Ireland
Science Foundation Ireland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Science Foundation Ireland funds oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It promotes and supports the study of, education in, and engagement with STEM and promotes an awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Opleiding van William C. Harris
The College of William & Mary | Undergraduate Degree |
University of South Carolina | Doctorate Degree |
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Science Foundation Arizona
Science Foundation Arizona Investment ManagersFinance Science Foundation Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation located in Phoenix, Arizona. They were formed in 2006 through the collaboration of three statewide CEO business organizations: Flagstaff 40, Greater Phoenix Leadership and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council. Science Foundation Arizona seeks to diversify Arizona's economy through strategic research and development investments. | Finance |
Science Foundation Ireland
Science Foundation Ireland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Science Foundation Ireland funds oriented basic and applied research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It promotes and supports the study of, education in, and engagement with STEM and promotes an awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,. | Commercial Services |