Laura Ferrarese to Continue as Interim Director – For Now

The search for the Gemini Director is quickly coming to a close. We are optimistic that the new Director will be in place by end of summer/early fall this year. Gemini’s current Interim Director, Laura Ferrarese, has agreed to continue serving in this capacity until the new Director is in place. After a year in Hilo, Laura has returned to Victoria, Canada and will continue to lead the observatory from there. “I’m grateful to NRC for allowing me to extend my leave, and I am pleased for the opportunity to continue to work with the Gemini staff, even if I will not be in Hilo for most of the extension,” she adds.