Marie Hronik-Tupaj, Ph.D. is the dean of the STEM division at Middlesex Community College. She has spent fifteen years in higher education as a scientist, engineering professor, and administrator. At Middlesex, Marie develops new STEM programs, including AI incorporated curriculum, and career integrated pathways. She is a senior member of the IEEE, a professional member of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), and the 2021 chair of IEEE Boston.