As GSNI celebrates 70 years of public service in 2017; what is its impact on society? Dr Marie Cowan

The Geological Survey of Northern Ireland (GSNI) has a long history of mapping, modelling and monitoring which supports economic development of natural resources and provides baseline data for environmental protection.

Marie Cowan is a Science Director with the British Geological Survey (BGS), Director at its Belfast office, the GSNI and a member of the senior leadership team of the NI Department for Economy (DfE). Marie was core to the management and communication campaigns of the award winning £6M Tellus and £4.5M Tellus Border soil geochemistry and geophysical mapping projects in NI and border counties of Ireland. She is an active member of a number of professional organisations, including the Royal Irish Academy’s Geosciences and Geographical Sciences Committee. Through this Marie spearheaded the introduction of an MLA-Geoscientist Pairing Scheme in Northern Ireland and is also a current member of its Brexit taskforce. @GeoSurveyNI

Geography Lecture Theatre 0G029

Queen’s University, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast

Wine reception 6 pm

Lecture and discussion 6.30 pm

Everyone welcome!