Social Science Research Council Names Daniel Goroff as President

On May 18, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) named Daniel Goroff as its 16th president. Prior to his appointment, Goroff served as the Vice President and Program Director at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Deputy Director for Science and Society at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and Division Director for Social and Economic Sciences at the National Science Foundation (NSF). About his appointment, Goroff stated:

“For more than a century, the Social Science Research Council has been a force for good by fostering inquiry, marshaling evidence, and helping turn research insights into public impact. Today’s global challenges call for even more and better ideas about how people can live, work, and thrive together. With humility and a deep sense of responsibility to our academic and philanthropic partners, I see the SSRC as having a unique role to play — building on our storied past, on our extraordinary portfolio of current work, and on the bold new initiatives we will launch together.”

SSRC is a COSSA member organization. “Danny has dedicated his career to service and is a stalwart champion for the social and behavioral sciences,” said COSSA Executive Director Wendy Naus. “I’m excited to work with him in this new role.”