Jeannette M. Wing

Jeannette M. Wing is a prominent academic and researcher in computer science. She holds the positions of Executive Vice President for Research, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute, and Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University. Additionally, she is a Consulting Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on trustworthy AI, privacy, security, and foundational aspects of computing. She has held leadership roles, including Department Head of CMU's Computer Science Department and Assistant Director of the NSF's CISE Directorate.

Wing's education includes a Ph.D. (1983), S.M. (1979), and S.B. (1979) in Computer Science from MIT. She has authored over 150 publications, including influential works on computational thinking and trustworthy systems. Her leadership in initiatives like the Data Science Institute emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact. Awards include the PROSE Award for her book Data Science in Context.

Her service spans editorial boards (e.g., Communications of the ACM), advisory roles (e.g., DARPA ISAT), and governance (e.g., National Academies). Wing's vision bridges technical innovation with ethical and societal considerations, shaping future directions in computing and data science.