Biophysicist & Science Policy Leader; Executive Director, Aspen Institute Science & Society Program; Rhodes Scholar

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Aaron F. Mertz Biography

Aaron F. Mertz, Ph.D., is a biophysicist and science executive who serves as executive director of the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program. Since founding the program, Mertz has led initiatives that connect science, policy, and public engagement, including executive producing the documentary series "INFODEMIC: Global Conversations on Science and Misinformation" and chairing the Aspen Global Congress on Scientific Thinking & Action, which convenes participants from more than 50 countries. Mertz has also overseen the creation of reports and youth initiatives such as "Our Future Is Science," recognized as a Falling Walls Engage Winner for Science Breakthrough of the Year in Science Engagement.

Mertz's expertise includes laboratory research, science policy, and advocacy for underrepresented groups in STEM. His scholarly work has been published in journals including Nature, Science, and Cell, and he has held fellowships at Rockefeller University, Yale University, and the University of Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, reflecting his involvement at the intersection of science and global policy. Mertz founded PRISM (People at Rockefeller Identifying as Sexual/Gender Minorities) to foster community for LGBTQ+ scientists and serves as the sole male member on the board and Vice President of WISeR (Women in Science at Rockefeller).

Mertz is a public speaker who convenes events on topics such as COVID vaccines and climate change and works to foster public trust in science through dialogue and programming. His career focuses on advancing scientific literacy, promoting diversity in science, and ensuring that scientific progress serves the public good.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/18/2025.

Aaron F. Mertz Videos

Panel on Public Trust in Science | Aaron F. Mertz

Panel on Public Trust in Science | Aaron F. Mertz

On June 24, 2021 the Aspen Institute Germany hosted the discussion "In Science We Trust – Public Perception of Science". This virtual event...

Documentary Series Launch Event | Aaron F. Mertz

Documentary Series Launch Event | Aaron F. Mertz

This event is the public launch of “INFODEMIC: Global Conversations on Science and Misinformation,” a documentary series for broadcast on Link TV...

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