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Bio

Dr. Marie Johnson has served for the past 10 years as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at California State University, Fullerton. In this role, she enjoys collaborating with students, staff, and faculty to champion the ideals of public higher education and the teacher-scholar model.

Before joining Cal State Fullerton, Dr. Johnson spent 21 years at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she served as Environmental Program Director and Professor of Geology. Her time at West Point shaped her approach to teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership. Earlier in her career, she was a research scientist at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Dr. Johnson earned a Ph.D. in Geology from Brown University and a B.A. in Geology from Harvard College. A former college athlete, she coached the Army Women’s Lacrosse Club team at West Point and continues to pursue endurance sports as a marathon runner.