Dr. Paula Mabee served as the Chief Scientist and Observatory Director for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), a program funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by Battelle, from 2020 until her retirement on June 1, 2026.
Dr. Mabee brought a distinguished research career and NSF leadership experience to the position (ResearchGate). During her tenure, the NEON program strengthened its scientific and operational foundation and is now well positioned for its next phase, with systems, leadership and priorities in place to support NEON’s mission moving forward.
Dr. Kate Thibault serves as Interim Chief Scientist and Observatory Director.
