Council of Representatives

The Council of Representatives brings expertise and leadership to APS' activities on science, membership, and policy.

The Council focuses on all matters of science and membership, including science policy. Responsibilities of the Council, which are subject to the ultimate oversight and direction of the Board, include:

  • Establishment and oversight of APS publications.
  • Approval of APS's policy statements and science strategy.
  • Election of Board members.
  • Election of the Speaker of the Council.
  • Scientific meetings and conferences.
  • Admission of members and election of Fellows and the standards and requirements for membership and Fellowship.
  • All prizes and awards, and other APS honors.
  • Final approval of any amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Any other responsibilities that relate to APS's scientific mission and that are referred to the Council by the Board, or that are raised by the Council on its own motion or in response to requests by Councilors or members.

Council of Representatives 2026

  • John Marston, President
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Gabriela González, President-Elect
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Paul Goldbart, Vice President
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • John Doyle, Past President
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Angela Wilson, Treasurer
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Kristan Corwin, Speaker of the Council
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Beverly Hartline, Speaker-Elect of the Council
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • David Weiss, DAMOP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GPMFC
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Jennifer Ross, DBIO Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GSNP & GMED
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Steven Girvin, DQI Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Caroline Jarrold, DCP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GERA
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Maria Longobardi, FECS Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Howard Stone, DFD Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GPC
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Bruce Carlsten, DPB Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Michael Brown, DPP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GPAP
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Kenneth Podolak, NYSS Councilor, Assigned Councilor for NWS, PSAPS, TAOAPS, NES
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Sophie Parsons, FGSA Councilor
    (May 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • James Adams, FIAP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Peter Olmsted, DSOFT Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Haiyan Gao, DNP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Rachel Goldman, DMP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GMAG
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Bhubanjyoti Bhattacharya, EGLS Councilor, Assigned Councilor for 4CS, FWS, MAS, SESAPS
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Amy Liu, DCOMP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GDS
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Daniel Lathrop, DSNP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • William Barletta, FIP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Deirdre Shoemaker, DGRAV Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Bindu Rani, DAP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Gay Stewart, FED Councilor, Assigned Councilor for FOEP & GPER
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Robert Bernstein, DPF Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GHP
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Dragana Popovic, DCMP Councilor, Assigned Councilor for GSCCM
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Glenn Fredrickson, DPOLY Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Christopher Smeenk, FHPP Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Laura Cadonati, General Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Nai-Chang Yeh, General Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Anette Hosoi, General Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Mary James, General Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Xun-Li Wang, International Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Rodrigo Capaz, International Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2028)
  • Luisa Cifarelli, International Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Nithaya Chetty, International Councilor
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029)
  • Sarah Demers, Chair, POPA
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Krishna Rajagopal, Chair, Nominating Committee
    (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026)
  • Juana Rudati, Board Member, ex officio
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Mohammad Soltanieh-Ha, Board Member, ex officio
    (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027)
  • Jonathan Bagger, Chief Executive Officer
  • Jeanette Russo, Corporate Secretary

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