People


Linda McCall, MBA, MA

Linda McCall, MBA, MA

Public Information Geologist, Bureau of Economic Geology

Linda Ruiz McCall is the Bureau Information Geologist and Resource Center Manger. Linda is a geologist, educator, and business woman with experience in government service, private industry, and public education. She has extensive speaking experience and is committed to helping to build understanding about natural resources. Her special interest is the use of new media in science communication.

Dr. Jay Banner

Dr. Jay Banner

Professor, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Director, Environmental Science Institute

Jay Banner is the F. M. Bullard Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of the Environmental Science Institute. His K-12 and public outreach programs include the Hot Science – Cool Talks Outreach Series and multiple NSF programs involving urban watersheds and people.