The U.S. Senate last night confirmed Dr. Marcia McNutt to be the first woman to head the U.S. Geological Survey. She will also serve as Science Advisor to the Secretary of Interior. She will assume her duties starting November 5.
Her vitae and list of publications are posted at:
Vitae: http://www.mbari.org/staff/marcia/cv.htm
Publications: http://www.mbari.org/staff/marcia/pubs.htm