USGS Director and the President of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
linkDirector Applegate conversing with his Korean counterpart, President Kim from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM).
William L Cunningham
Mr. William L. Cunningham is the Director of the Office of International Programs (OIP) at the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In this role, he serves as the principal advisor regarding a broad spectrum of international scientific cooperation and assistance in geologic, hydrologic, biological, and geographic research and scientific investigations.
Mr. Cunningham has been with the USGS for more than 36 years. He started his career as a student in Ohio and later served as a Groundwater Specialist in North Carolina. Mr. Cunningham joined the USGS Water Mission Area Office of Groundwater where he provided leadership in groundwater science inside and outside the USGS. The Office of Groundwater was responsible for developing tools and methods (including MODFLOW) for the USGS operational program, transferring technology to USGS groundwater data and investigative activities throughout the U.S., providing a system of quality controls to assure the technical excellence of groundwater field programs, and providing national direction and program coordination for USGS groundwater science. Mr. Cunningham also oversaw the USGS program for national assessments of groundwater availability in the principal aquifers of the U.S. Prior to becoming the Director of the OIP, Mr. Cunningham served as the Senior Science Advisor for Groundwater and International Water Resources.
Mr. Cunningham is a graduate of the Ohio State University, where he earned both a Master of Science in Geological Sciences (Hydrogeology) and a Bachelor of Arts in Geology.
Science and Products
U.S. National Committee for the International Hydrological Programme
The Intergovernmental (formerly International) Hydrological Programme (IHP) is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) international scientific cooperative program in water research, water resources management, education, and capacity building.
International Water Resources Activities
USGS water-related projects of international interest.
USGS Director and the President of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
USGS Director and the President of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
linkDirector Applegate conversing with his Korean counterpart, President Kim from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM).
Signing the Letter of Intent to collaborate on the science
The International Geological Congress 2024 held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea provided a unique opportunity for bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for collaboration.
The International Geological Congress 2024 held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea provided a unique opportunity for bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for collaboration.
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign placed in front of a display skeleton of a long-necked dinosaur. The International Geological Congress 2024 was held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign placed in front of a display skeleton of a long-necked dinosaur. The International Geological Congress 2024 was held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
USGS Office of International Programs Kenya Groundwater Project
This is an Office of International Programs (OIP) science highlight featuring groundwater remote sensing and optimizations in Kenya.
This is an Office of International Programs (OIP) science highlight featuring groundwater remote sensing and optimizations in Kenya.
Fayetteville Shale Drill Rig
A drill rig in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
A drill rig in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Hydraulic Fracturing Sand
Fine-grained silica sand is mixed with chemicals and water before being pumped into rock formations to prevent the newly created artificial fractures from closing after hydraulic fracturing is completed.
Fine-grained silica sand is mixed with chemicals and water before being pumped into rock formations to prevent the newly created artificial fractures from closing after hydraulic fracturing is completed.
Hydraulic Fracturing Well Heads
Well heads hooked up in preparation for a hydraulic fracturing operation at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Well heads hooked up in preparation for a hydraulic fracturing operation at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Perforating Gun for Hydraulic Fracturing
Unused and spent perforating gun used in oil and gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The pipe on the bottom left, shows holes created by the explosive charges mounted inside the pipe.
Unused and spent perforating gun used in oil and gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The pipe on the bottom left, shows holes created by the explosive charges mounted inside the pipe.
Natural Gas Development Water Impoundment
A water impoundment at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
A water impoundment at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Withdrawing Water for Hydraulic Fracturing
Equipment set up to pump water from a lake to an impoundment for hydraulic fracturing in the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas.
Equipment set up to pump water from a lake to an impoundment for hydraulic fracturing in the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas.
Frac Sands in Hand
Frac sands used in unconventional oil and gas development.
Frac sands used in unconventional oil and gas development.
Science and Products
U.S. National Committee for the International Hydrological Programme
The Intergovernmental (formerly International) Hydrological Programme (IHP) is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) international scientific cooperative program in water research, water resources management, education, and capacity building.
International Water Resources Activities
USGS water-related projects of international interest.
USGS Director and the President of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
linkDirector Applegate conversing with his Korean counterpart, President Kim from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM).
USGS Director and the President of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
linkDirector Applegate conversing with his Korean counterpart, President Kim from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM).
Signing the Letter of Intent to collaborate on the science
The International Geological Congress 2024 held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea provided a unique opportunity for bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for collaboration.
The International Geological Congress 2024 held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea provided a unique opportunity for bilateral meetings to explore opportunities for collaboration.
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign placed in front of a display skeleton of a long-necked dinosaur. The International Geological Congress 2024 was held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
The 2024 International Geologic Congress sign placed in front of a display skeleton of a long-necked dinosaur. The International Geological Congress 2024 was held August 24-30 in Busan, Republic of Korea.
USGS Office of International Programs Kenya Groundwater Project
This is an Office of International Programs (OIP) science highlight featuring groundwater remote sensing and optimizations in Kenya.
This is an Office of International Programs (OIP) science highlight featuring groundwater remote sensing and optimizations in Kenya.
Fayetteville Shale Drill Rig
A drill rig in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
A drill rig in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Hydraulic Fracturing Sand
Fine-grained silica sand is mixed with chemicals and water before being pumped into rock formations to prevent the newly created artificial fractures from closing after hydraulic fracturing is completed.
Fine-grained silica sand is mixed with chemicals and water before being pumped into rock formations to prevent the newly created artificial fractures from closing after hydraulic fracturing is completed.
Hydraulic Fracturing Well Heads
Well heads hooked up in preparation for a hydraulic fracturing operation at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Well heads hooked up in preparation for a hydraulic fracturing operation at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Perforating Gun for Hydraulic Fracturing
Unused and spent perforating gun used in oil and gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The pipe on the bottom left, shows holes created by the explosive charges mounted inside the pipe.
Unused and spent perforating gun used in oil and gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The pipe on the bottom left, shows holes created by the explosive charges mounted inside the pipe.
Natural Gas Development Water Impoundment
A water impoundment at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
A water impoundment at a drill pad in the Fayetteville Shale gas play of Arkansas.
Withdrawing Water for Hydraulic Fracturing
Equipment set up to pump water from a lake to an impoundment for hydraulic fracturing in the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas.
Equipment set up to pump water from a lake to an impoundment for hydraulic fracturing in the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas.
Frac Sands in Hand
Frac sands used in unconventional oil and gas development.
Frac sands used in unconventional oil and gas development.