Dr. David Hyndman, a geoscientist with 25 years of experience as a researcher, educator and academic administrator, has been named dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas, effective Feb. 1. Before joining UT Dallas, Hyndman was professor and chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University. His research involves coupling novel models with high-resolution field data to explore the physical, chemical and ecological processes in natural and anthropogenically altered systems. “I am honored to join the strong and collaborative leadership team as dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas,” Hyndman said. Dean Sherry, professor of chemistry and the Cecil H. and Ida Green Distinguished Chair in Systems Biology, served as the school’s interim dean.