Smith Michael D. Smith named next dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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<p>Michael D. Smith, a distinguished computer scientist, admired teacher, and skilled administrative leader, will become the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences this July, President-elect Drew G. Faust announced today.</p>

<p>The Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Smith has served as Associate Dean for Computer Science and Engineering during a transformational time for Harvard's new School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.</p>

<p>Smith is known for his innovative research on computing systems, particularly on issues involving a detailed knowledge of both the hardware and software in these sophisticated systems. He is also a leading figure in a range of interdisciplinary activities that explore the interplay of technology with other fields, from the life sciences to economics to philosophy to law.
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<p>OOPS. I don't know how the headline came out that way. Of course, it should read Michael D. Smith and not Smith Michael D. Smith!</p>