Linda Harrison
Geoscience Data Specialist
Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5241 USA
Co-Founded MGRRE in 1982
Research Interests and Areas of Expertise:
- Geoscience Data, Sampling, and Collection
- Earth and Environmental Education
- Economic Geology
- Legacy and Historical Data
Linda Harrison is the dynamic administrator and data specialist at the heart of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE) facility within the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University.
With an established passion for geology, Linda fosters innovation and collaboration among several entities, advancing MGRRE’s mission. Her career spans over three decades, during which she has forged partnerships with industry titans and secured generous donations of cores, cuttings, and well records from Michigan’s rich natural resources.
As the financial administrator of MGRRE, Linda leverages her keen eye for opportunity to identify potential sources of grants and craft compelling proposals. Her adept management of donor relationships ensures the continued vitality of the repository, cementing MGRRE’s status of excellence in geological research and education.
Beyond these roles, Linda is a masterful storyteller and ambassador for MGRRE, wielding her pen and camera to craft engaging articles and photographs that showcase the repository’s work. Her return to her first love of geology after a successful two-decades as a business owner and operator is a testament to her unwavering dedication to advancing scientific knowledge.
Armed with a wealth of experience and a drive to succeed, Linda Harrison stands as a stalwart champion of MGRRE’s mission, propelling the facility to achievement and impact within the scientific community and beyond.
M.S. Geology, University of Cincinnati, 1972
B.S., Geology, University of Cincinnati, 1970