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A Conversation with Prof. Steven A. Kuehl

Time：2021-06-16　　

  Prof. Steven Kuehl from the USA became Interim Chair of DGO in 2016.
   

1) How is it that a western Professor becomes Interim Chair of the DGO?
  
Good question!  In 2015 I was asked to join the International Advisory Committee and was really impressed by the commitment of the College and MEL in building an exciting new program to international standards.  When they asked me to step up as Interim Chair of the new DGO, I leapt at the chance.

 
                             
2) Why did you agree to take on the challenge of promoting a new department in China?
  
To answer that you need to appreciate the effort and resources the Chinese are pouring into academia in order to become leaders in the global arena.  It’s an incredibly exciting time for science in China, akin to the US in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s.  What an amazing opportunity to participate in this development!
     
                             
3) Can you tell us a little about your future vision for the DGO?
  
Sure, very simply we will build an international program to international standards that will be recognized around the world as a center of excellence in Geological Oceanography.