United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1986 - Geology |
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Page vii
... scientific research and investigations that are readily available and readily usable . Vince understood that the way in which the results of basic research and scientific investigations are presented can be as important as the result ...
... scientific research and investigations that are readily available and readily usable . Vince understood that the way in which the results of basic research and scientific investigations are presented can be as important as the result ...
Page viii
... scientific character but is as difficult and important as the others — namely , the problem of communi- cating the results of our work to the public in a way that they can be understood and used . " The science of our Earth is as ...
... scientific character but is as difficult and important as the others — namely , the problem of communi- cating the results of our work to the public in a way that they can be understood and used . " The science of our Earth is as ...
Page 17
... scientific and technical agency rather than a developmental or regulatory one . Today , the Geological Survey is mandated to assess onshore and offshore energy and mineral resources ; to provide information to help society mitigate the ...
... scientific and technical agency rather than a developmental or regulatory one . Today , the Geological Survey is mandated to assess onshore and offshore energy and mineral resources ; to provide information to help society mitigate the ...
Page 18
... scientific vitality of the bureau . The bureau is particularly proud of those indi- viduals who have been elected to society presidencies or chairmanships of society committees by their professional peers . Susan W. Kieffer , Geologist ...
... scientific vitality of the bureau . The bureau is particularly proud of those indi- viduals who have been elected to society presidencies or chairmanships of society committees by their professional peers . Susan W. Kieffer , Geologist ...
Page 19
... scientific leadership . Malcolm Ross , Geologist , in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the Geological Survey in the study of asbestos minerals and in his recognition of and emphasis on the different health effects of ...
... scientific leadership . Malcolm Ross , Geologist , in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the Geological Survey in the study of asbestos minerals and in his recognition of and emphasis on the different health effects of ...
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