Ken Fulton

Kenneth R. Fulton is the Senior Advisor to the President of the National Academy of Sciences. Following service in the U.S. Navy, where he was trained as a linguist, he joined the staff of the Academy in 1971. He served as a staff officer in the National Research Council until 1980, when he was appointed to the Academy's executive office, where he served as NAS Executive Officer until October 2025.

Mr. Fulton advises the NAS President on matters related to institutional and corporate governance, provides history and context for responding to issues as they arise, and works with senior leadership on the transition in the NAS presidency.

Mr. Fulton holds a bachelor's degree in the social and behavioral sciences, and a master's degree in management. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.