Governance

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a “soft money” institution dedicated to research, education and enterprise in ocean sciences. The Laboratory is organized as a private non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) exclusively for charitable scientific purposed including research, education, and the promotion and use of knowledge relating to ocean sciences. More information about the Laboratory’s organization can be found in our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.

The Laboratory is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by a President and CEO and her executive team and the Senior Research Scientist committee structure. Our principal scientists are self-funded through research awards. Federal, state, and private foundation research grants support laboratory operations and administration such that the Laboratory currently employs about 90 people, augmented by interns and volunteers.

Distinguished Founders

Charles Yentsch †

 

Clarice Yentsch

 

Presidents Emeriti

Graham B. Shimmield †

 

Louis E. 'Sandy' Sage

 

Directors Emeriti

Thomas A. Berry

 

Louise Bowditch

 

Bill Burgess

 

David Coit

 

James Draper

 

Christopher Flower

 

Robert Gagosian

 

Robert Healing

 

Russ Jeppesen

 

Steve Malcom

 

Arthur Martinez

 

Helen Norton

 

Herb Paris

 

Richard J. Rubin

 

Anna Marie Thron

 

Financial Statements

For additional information, please contact the Chief Financial Officer

Governance Documents