Management of the U.S. Science Support Program (USSSP) associated with the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP)

Lead PI: Mr. Carl Brenner , Dr. Maureen E. Raymo , Dr. David S. Goldberg

Unit Affiliation: Office of Marine Operations, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)

December 2014 - February 2025
Active
Global ; New York City, NY ; New York
Project Type: Facilities & Operations

DESCRIPTION: USSSP supports numerous components of the U.S. effort in the International Ocean Discovery Program, including travel costs for program development and planning, expedition participation, and pre- and post-drilling activities. Salary support for U.S. scientific party members on both the JOIDES Resolution and non-U.S. drilling vessels is also provided. An extensive outreach program is also included in USSSP's portfolio of activities.