Department Staff

Paul Gardner is a Faculty Assistant for Professor Peter Galison. He manages Peter’s calendar, handles requests for letters of recommendation, and provides a wide variety of administrative and academic support.

Yaz Alfata provides support to Professors Naomi Oreskes and Gabriela Soto Laveaga.

Deborah Valdovinos coordinates all departmental events, and manages a number of other departmental projects.

In addition, she provides a wide variety of support for Professors Katharine Park and Sarah Richardson. 

Can be approached with questions or...

Robin Yun provides a wide range of administrative support to David Jones and a number of tenure-track faculty members.

Linda Schneider is responsible for managing all aspects of the graduate program including student progress, admissions, and fellowships.

Can be approached with questions or ideas relating to the following:

• Graduate Admission
• Graduate Student Fellowships
• Conce...