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Marcia McNutt is a distinguished geophysicist and science leader whose research spans Earth’s deep interior, oceanography, and the role of robotics in scientific discovery. As the editor-in-chief of *Science Robotics*, she has shaped the field by defining its grand challenges—including developing novel robotic platforms for scientific exploration—and by highlighting robotics’ critical role in managing public health crises, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her most-cited work, “The grand challenges of *Science Robotics*” (2018, over 1,100 citations), underscores her vision of rooting robotics in fundamental science. McNutt’s impact extends beyond her research: she served as the first woman to lead the U.S. Geological Survey and as president of the National Academy of Sciences, where she championed evidence-based policy. With a career marked by pioneering contributions to plate tectonics, tsunami science, and science communication, McNutt has earned numerous honors, including the National Medal of Science. Her work continues to inspire researchers to harness technology for global challenges.