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Christopher S Swezey, Ph.D.

Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Florence Bascom Geoscience Center, Reston, Virginia. I conduct basic geologic mapping and research on stratigraphy, sedimentology, and geomorphology.  At present, this work is focused on Paleozoic basins of the eastern United States, and potential applications for water, energy, and mineral resources. 

Employment

2022-Present: Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Florence Bascom Geoscience Center, Reston, Virginia

            - Project Lead, Glaciated Regions Geologic Mapping Project (2022-Present)

2022-2023 (9-month detail assignment): Acting Associate Program Coordinator (Science Lead for EDMAP, Earth MRI, & Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition), National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Reston, Virginia

2018-2022: Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Florence Bascom Geoscience Center, Reston, Virginia

            - Project Lead, Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Project (2019-2022)

            - Project Lead, Geology of the Appalachian and Illinois Basins (2018-2019)

2009-2018: Research Geologist, USGS Eastern Geology & Paleoclimate Science Center, Reston, Virginia

            - Project Lead, Eastern Coastal Plain Geologic Mapping Project (2017-2018)

            - Associate Project Lead, Eastern Coastal Plain Studies Project (2015-2017)

            - Geologist, Geology of Atlantic Watersheds Project (2009-2015)

2000-2009: Research Geologist, USGS Eastern Energy Resources Team, Reston, Virginia

            - Task Lead, Eastern Oil Shale Assessment (2007-2009)

            - Task Lead, Illinois Basin Oil and Gas Assessment (2005-2009)

            - Task Lead, Michigan Basin Oil and Gas Assessment (2002-2005)

            - Geologist, Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Assessment (2000-2002)

1997-2000: Geologist, BP Exploration (Gulf of Mexico), Houston, Texas

1996-1997: Research Assistant, Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, Austin, Texas

1988-1992: Teaching Assistant, Department of Geology, The University of Texas at Austin

1987-1988: Physical Science Technician, USGS Branch of Paleontology & Stratigraphy, Menlo Park, California