Kathie L. Olsen

US Navy 090428-N-2852B-001 Dr. Kathie Olsen, senior adviser in the National Science Foundation Office of Information and Resource Management, speaks to employees of the Office of Naval Research

Kathie L. Olsen
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of California, Irvine
Scientific career
Fields	Neuroscience
Institutions	National Science Foundation

Kathie L. Olsen is an American neuroscientist and science administrator. She has held several prominent positions in the United States government, including serving as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Education

Olsen received her B.S. degree in Biology and Psychology from Chatham University. She then earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California, Irvine.

Career

Olsen began her career as a researcher in neuroscience, focusing on the neurobiology of learning and memory. She has published numerous scientific papers in this field.

National Science Foundation

Olsen joined the National Science Foundation (NSF) where she served in various capacities, including as the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the NSF and implementing policies to advance scientific research and education in the United States.

Office of Science and Technology Policy

Olsen also served as the Associate Director for Science at the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President of the United States. In this role, she advised the President on matters related to science and technology.

NASA

Before her tenure at the NSF and OSTP, Olsen worked at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as the Chief Scientist for the Life Sciences Division. She was involved in various projects related to space biology and the effects of space travel on the human body.

Awards and Honors

Olsen has received several awards for her contributions to science and public service, including the Presidential Rank Award and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.

Personal Life

Olsen is married and has two children. She is an advocate for women in science and has mentored many young scientists throughout her career.

See also

• National Science Foundation
• Office of Science and Technology Policy
• NASA
• Neuroscience

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