Margaret Leinen
| Margaret Leinen | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1946 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois, Oregon State University, University of Rhode Island |
| Occupation | Director |
| Employer | Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego |
| Known for | Paleoceanography, Paleoclimatology |
Margaret Leinen (born September 20, 1946) is vice chancellor for Marine Sciences. Leinen was appointed the 11th director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, as well as the dean of the School of Marine Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Leinen is an award winning oceanographer, she is a very accomplished executive with a wide range of experience in ocean science, global climate, environmental issues, Federal research administration, and non-profit organizations.
She has had a major impact in sea-going research, leading 24 research cruises. Two major cruises Leinen has led were, the DSV Alvin to Juan de Fuca Ridge and Mariana Back-Arc; studying the Sedimentation from Hydrothermal vents.
In 1969 Leinen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Illinois, a master's in geological oceanography from Oregon State University in 1975, and her doctorate in oceanography in 1980 from the University of Rhode Island, receiving Distinguished Alumni Awards from all three universities.
Margaret's passion for geology came forward in her first year at the University of Illinois. She had many different ideas for what she wanted to pursue as a career; thoughts of being a biochemist and even a criminal lawyer. Her geology professor had a major impact on her personal opinion of geology; Leinen would take part in very intuitive field trips alongside her professor as well as graduate students in her classes. She thoroughly enjoyed these excursions, as she could build a beneficial relationship with her teacher and colleagues. This played a large-scale role on her choice of pursuing geology to further lengths.
Margaret emphasized the need for diversity in science and geology. She had stated that women and minority groups need to be represented in geology. She highlighted the idea of the minority groups bringing in new fresh perspectives to the scientifical approach. Stating with the importance to prevent stagnation within scientific research.
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