Mary Frank Fox

Mary Frank Fox is the Dean's Distinguished Professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy, part of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a leading scholar in gender studies within academic and scientific organizations, focusing on equity, work-life balance, and institutional transformation. Her roles include Co-Director of the Center for Study of Women, Science & Technology and original Co-PI of Georgia Tech's NSF ADVANCE grant. She holds a Ph.D. and B.A. in Sociology from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Fox's research explores how social and organizational environments influence scientists' performance and participation, with a focus on gender disparities. Her work has shaped science policy and inclusivity initiatives globally. Awards include the AAAS Fellowship (2017) and the Ivan Allen College Distinguished Research Award (2017). She serves on advisory boards for organizations like the National Center for Women and Information Technology.

Her publications emphasize gender equity in STEM, academic careers, and international collaboration. She has advised on policies to foster diversity, including work-life inclusion strategies and global science networks. Her contributions bridge sociology, science policy, and organizational behavior.