OCS Scientific Committee Meeting Summary - November
30, 2000
Dr. James Coleman was presented a plaque thanking him for presiding over the OCS SC as
Chair since 1996. Dr. Coleman was also appointed to the Committee as its first member to
be retained in a discretionary seat on the Committee. This appointment is based on his
scientific eminence as evidenced by national and international awards for professional
excellence, introduction to prestigious professional academies or societies, and other
highly meritorious recognition for scholarship and research as well as distinguished prior
service to the Committee. Dr. Coleman recently was appointed as a member to the Russian
Academy of Natural Science and was awarded the Kapitsa Medal of Honor, one of the highest
civilian honors from the Russian government.
Dr. Lynda Shapiro was appointed Vice Chair to the Committee.
The Gulf of Mexico OCS Region presented their regional priorities to the Committee.
Dates of future meetings were discussed and it was decided that the yearly meetings should
be held earlier than in November, preferably April or early May June. Subcommittees will
meet when needed.
For more information, contact Julie Reynolds.
