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Cynthia S. Froning is a leading astrophysicist whose work is central to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey V (SDSS-V), the first all-sky, multi-epoch, optical-to-infrared spectroscopic survey. Her primary research areas include large-scale spectroscopic surveys, instrument design, and the mapping of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies. Froning’s major contributions lie in pioneering panoptic spectroscopy, enabling simultaneous observations across both hemispheres to capture dynamic celestial phenomena. She has been instrumental in the design and construction of the SDSS-V Local Volume Mapper (LVM), a robotic instrument that provides ultra-wide field, high-resolution integral field spectroscopy of the Milky Way, Magellanic Clouds, and local galaxies. Her work on the LVM enclosure design and performance (2024) showcases her hands-on role in advancing observational capabilities. With her key papers accumulating over 25 citations, Froning’s efforts are shaping the future of spectroscopic surveys, offering unprecedented insights into stellar evolution, galactic structure, and the interstellar medium. Her dedication to building innovative instruments and leading large-scale collaborations makes her a pivotal figure in modern astronomy.