Dr. Jessica Libertini is Director of the Mathematical Sciences Center at the United States Military Academy, where she also serves as an associate professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Her career spans government, academia, and industry. She previously served as senior advisor for international science and engineering at the National Science Foundation; director of applied research and interdisciplinary professor of science and technology and innovative futures at the Joint Special Operations University, U.S. Special Operations Command; AAAS science and technology policy fellow in the Office of International Cooperation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense; and senior engineer at General Dynamics.