Friday, September 01, 2023

New Wisconsin Director and State Geologist

Today, Sue Swanson is Director and State Geologist at the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. She replaces Dr. Ken Bradbury, who retired in July 2022. Dr. Eric Carson served as Interim Director for the past year. Sue was at Beloit College since 2001, where she was a professor of geology, chair of natural sciences, and Weeks Chair in Physical and Human Geography. Prior to 2001, Swanson worked in the environmental consulting industry and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho. She earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from Gustavus Adolphus College, as well as master’s degrees in Quaternary geology and hydrogeology and water resources management and a doctorate in hydrogeology, all from UW–Madison. Her research included studying how groundwater moves through fractures in sedimentary bedrock aquifers, interactions between groundwater and surface water, and the hydrogeology of springs. Welcome Sue!

https://home.wgnhs.wisc.edu/new-director-and-state-geologist/


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