New Western Region Chief, Branch of Regional Research Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 13:54:38 -0500 To: "E - All WRD Employees" From: Mary Jo Baedecker (by way of "Paula A. McMahon" ) Subject: New Western Region Chief, Branch of Regional Research Cc: " , WRD Archive File, Reston, VA" I am pleased to announce that Steve Ingebritsen has accepted the position as Chief, Branch of Regional Research, Western Region. Steve began his career with USGS as a hydrologist in 1980, working part time for the USGS while attending Stanford. After obtaining his MS in 1983 and Ph.D. in 1986, he became a full-time employee of the USGS in 1985. A project chief in the National Research Program since 1987, his research has largely focused on studies in Lassen Volcanic National Park, the north-central Oregon Cascades, and Hawaii. Widely recognized as an authority on ground-water flow in hydrothermal systems, his recent research on geyser dynamics and the relationship between geysers and regional earthquakes are having an impact on strain sensitivity investigations. He is the author of numerous publications, including a textbook, "Groundwater in Geologic Processes," which he and Ward Sanford recently completed. Steve is also sought as a referee by many journals. He received AGUs Editor's Award for Excellence in Referring in 1995 and has been serving since 1996 as an associate editor for "Geothermics." He was the first representative from the ground-water community to serve on the US National Committee of the International Organization of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI), the primary research organization for volcanology, was a member of the USGS Strategic Planning team, and has recently been serving as Assistant Research Adviser for Ground-Water Hydrology. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Fred Nichols for the outstanding job he has done as Western Region Branch Chief, where he is known and respected for his insight into research activities and knowledge of broad scientific issues. An acknowledged and oft-cited authority on San Francisco Bay, Fred played an instrumental role in developing and managing the San Francisco Bay Ecosystem program, was active in the Western Region Council, found time to serve as President of the Estuarine Research Foundation, was a USGS representative on the US Environmental Protection Agency San Francisco Estuary Project Technical Advisory Committee developing a management plan for the estuary, and has been a USGS liaison for the CalFed program. Fred is returning to his research project, but will also continue to be the coordinator of the interdivisional San Francisco Bay Ecosystem project and will remain an active liaison with other San Francisco Bay programs. As you join with me in congratulating Steve on his new and challenging position, please also take time to thank Fred for a job well-done. **************************************** Mary Jo Baedecker 436 National Center Assistant Chief Hydrologist for Research 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, Virginia 20192 mjbaedec@usgs.gov (703-648-5858) ****************************************