From the President’s Office – 2/2/2012
The event season is certainly gathering momentum here at Ocean Leadership.
From the President’s Office – 1/26/2012
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending a dinner at the Pentagon, hosted by Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, a former Trustee of Ocean Leadership. It was an honor to be invited and participate in discussions with so many accomplished people.
From the President’s Office – 1/19/2012
The possible reorganization of federal agencies has been a hot topic here in Washington this week. Moving the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from the Commerce Department to the Interior Department is among one of President Obama’s proposals.
From the President’s Office – 1/9/2012
Like most of you, this week I have been continuing to play catch-up after the holiday break, as well as preparing for several major events that are on the horizon.
From the President’s Office – 12/16/2011
This week’s President’s Corner will close out a very active year here in Washington. Where did it go?! I get the feeling that I missed half of it.
From the President’s Office – 12/8/2011
I am writing to you from San Francisco this week, where I have been attending the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting.
From the President’s Office – 11/17/2011
Back in August, an important announcement was made by the National Science Foundation (NSF) regarding its plan to modify the funding and managing model for the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program’s (IODP) drilling vessel JOIDES Resolution.
From the President’s Office – 11/10/2011
This week brought the chance to relive my past. On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of giving a virtual guest lecture to the Global Science and Policy Making class at Texas A&M University on the importance of science in sound ocean policy.
From the President’s Office – 11/4/2011
We keep saying that things are changing in Washington, but I didn’t expect a hurricane, earthquake and snow all within the past two months!
From the President’s Office – 10/21/2011
As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, there were a number of meetings on our horizon. One of which is the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative’s Fall Meeting, which I am currently attending in New Orleans this week.
From the President’s Office – 10/14/2011
I hope you all have had a productive week. In Washington, the rain has come back, surprise, surprise.
From the President’s Office – 10/7/2011
I don’t know about you, but what happened to summer? I think I missed it, and now it is officially fall, and with that comes the beginning of our fifth fiscal year here at Ocean Leadership.
