Sally Morton

Executive Vice President of Knowledge Enterprise at Arizona State University

Sally C. Morton is the Executive Vice President of the Knowledge Enterprise at Arizona State University (ASU), a role she has held since 2021. In this capacity, she oversees the university's research initiatives and economic development efforts, managing ASU's transdisciplinary institutes and promoting corporate engagement, technology transfer, and international development.1 3 5

Academic Background

Morton holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, including a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences, a Master of Science in Operations Research, and a PhD in Statistics. She also earned a Master of Science in Statistics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.3 4

Previous Positions

Before joining ASU, Morton served as:

Dean of the College of Science at Virginia Tech (2016-2020).
Professor and Chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Pittsburgh (2010-2016), where she also directed the Comparative Effectiveness Research Center.
Vice President for Statistics and Epidemiology at RTI International (2005-2010).
Head of the Statistics Group at the RAND Corporation (1989-2005) .3 6

Current Roles

In addition to her executive position, Morton is a professor in both the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and the College of Health Solutions at ASU. She holds the Florence Ely Nelson Chair, reflecting her significant contributions to her fields.1 2

Morton's leadership is pivotal in shaping ASU’s research landscape and fostering collaborations that enhance the university's impact on society.