About the Geology Scientist Emeritus Program

• What / Why is the SE Program
• History
• Policies
  • Policy Statement
  • Ethics Statement
  • Records Management [Word doc, 33KB]
• SE Program Review
  • 2006 SE Program Review Report [PDF, 796KB]
• List of Current SE's

 

 

 

 

What is the SE program?

The purpose of the Scientist Emeritus Program is for retired USGS senior scientists/experts to volunteer their expertise, intellect, and creativity in efforts that allow them to remain active in the geoscience community, enhance the programmatic activities of the Geologic Discipline, and serve the public. The program is part of the Volunteer for Science Program as defined in Chapter 500.23 of the U.S Geological Survey Manual.

The SE Program is open to all scientists and technical experts who have demonstrated leadership qualities and contributed to the goals of the USGS during a productive career. As long as the individual applying has been a scientist or technical expert, the series, grade or title will not prohibit that individual from being considered for the SE Program. Those who don’t qualify for the SE Program should consider becoming part of the USGS Volunteer for Science Program.

Scientists Emeriti can contribute to the USGS in many ways:

• Continue scientific investigations and complete products
• Start new areas of research that are of importance to the USGS and the Nation
• Provide expertise in support of USGS projects and programs
• Provide seasoned counsel to managers and individual scientists
• Mentor current or new employees and students
• Provide an institutional memory within the Federal Government
• Contribute to professional societies
• Serve on scientific advisory committees
• Provide outreach to community groups about USGS activities and topics related to the scientist’s expertise