In Honour of Professor Caroline Wagner

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Editorial Board Member, Professor Caroline Wagner. Caroline brought invaluable expertise, dedication, and passion to Frontiers Policy Labs, bridging the gap between scientific research and actionable policy. Beyond her professional brilliance, she was a cherished colleague and mentor. Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.

As a distinguished faculty member at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, Caroline was a world-renowned leader in science, technology, and innovation policy, focusing heavily on international scientific collaboration networks. Her deep dedication to our mission was exemplified most recently by her active participation in the Frontiers Policy Labs Workshop in collaboration with the International Science Council, held at the Frontiers office in Switzerland in November 2025, where she joined global thought leaders to shape the future of science governance in the 21st century—a focus she was incredibly passionate about, and her enthusiastic contributions during the event continue to inspire the written pieces currently being developed from those discussions.

Caroline’s impactful ideas and voice will continue to guide our community. We invite you to explore her lasting contributions below:

• Hearing Our Policymakers’ Expectations (HOPE) — Frontiers Policy Labs

• ESOF 2022 panel discussion