Glencora Borradaile

Dr. Glencora Borradaile finds it difficult to see a problem and not try to fix it. As the Associate Dean for Graduate, Faculty, and Staff Affairs and a Professor of Computer Science, Glencora is known for authenticity in leadership and a data-driven and collaborative approach to problem-solving. They have built a career centered on meaningful change in academia.

A recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award, Glencora continues to push the boundaries of computer science. With a background in applied mathematics and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Brown University, Glencora excels in gathering interdisciplinary teams, including sociology, security, and communications academics, to explore the intersection of data, advocacy and activism.

As an administrator, Glencora believes that success comes through equity, aiming to remove structural barriers to help all students, faculty, and staff achieve their goals. A point of pride in their current role has been launching the popular Graduate Engineering Research Showcase, a TED-style event to amplify the work of graduate students and enhance their science communication skills.

They believe that decisions should be backed by data to uncover inefficiencies and craft policies that improve academic institutions for faculty, staff, and students. Glencora strives to be the pragmatic, honest voice in the room, bringing people together and seeking the solutions that will transform the future of higher education.