Cynthia Gardner

Gardner at Mount St. Helens in 2004

Cynthia A. Gardner is an American geologist and volcanologist noted for her work on Mount St. Helens.[1][2] She was the acting Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Cascades Volcano Observatory during the 2004 volcanic reawakening at Mount St. Helens, and officially served as SIC from 2005 to 2010—the first female to fill the role.[3] She has continued to be regarded as an expert on volcanology in the Cascade Range.[4]

A 1977 graduate of the University of Vermont,[4] Gardner joined the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in 1980,[3] and worked out of their office in Denver, Colorado.[2] She was transferred to the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in 1897,[3] and is currently a USGS emeritus scientist.[5]

Along with Kate Allstadt, Gardner is a leader of the GeoGirls program,[6] which helps young girls connect with geology by introducing them to experienced women geologists who lead them on educational activities.[7]

References

1. Andersen, Peggy (October 1, 2006). "St. Helens eruption seems to be slowing". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. Retrieved January 21, 2024. Also available via NBC News^[dead link‍].
2. Fang, Janet (May 12, 2010). "Hot science from a volcanic crisis". Nature. 465 (7295): 146–147. doi:10.1038/465146a.
3. Klemetti, Erik (March 27, 2023). "The Changing Face of Volcanology". Discover Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
4. Brown, Joshua E. (April 11, 2011). "An Eye on Eruptions". UVM Today. University of Vermont. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
5. "Cynthia A Gardner [Person]". ScienceBase-Directory. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
6. Parrish, Susan (December 2, 2023). "GeoGirls take on science at Mount St. Helens". The Columbian. Retrieved January 21, 2024. Associated Press via Lewiston Tribune; U.S. News.
7. Communications and Publishing (August 4, 2016). "GeoGirls Dig Geology at Mount St. Helens". U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved January 21, 2024.