Wanda Pan ’77 ’09

BA 1977, Rice University
Masters of Liberal Studies 2009, Rice University

Get to Know Wanda

Executive Bio

Wanda Pan ’77 ’09 graduated from Rice with a bachelor’s degree in geology and psychology. When the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies launched the Master of Liberal Studies program in 2005, she was accepted into the founding class. After working as a geophysicist at various oil companies, she retired to raise three daughters. She was on the founding board of the Graduate Liberal Studies Alumni Association, served as president and is now an emeritus member. She currently serves on the External Advisory Board of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, the Advisory Board of the Glasscock School, as well as the Friends of Fondren Library Board. In 2017, she and her father Poh-Hsi Pan, Ph.D. Geophysics ’69, Rice, established the Pan Family Fellowship for graduate or post-doctoral students in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences.

What part of serving on the ARA board are you most excited about?

Working with other members on task forces. My focus is on greater integration of graduate students into the Rice University community, and raising their profile.

What is your favorite "Only at Rice" story or memory?

Casino party O-week, and Lovett Casino party. But I don't gamble!

If you could give one piece of advice to Rice students, what would it be?

Study hard, but also find some activities that bring JOY!