Dr. Andrew Goodwillie

Data Systems Manager, Marine/Large Programs, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO), Columbia Climate School

Geoinformatics 161
61 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964

BIOGRAPHY:

At Lamont, I am part of two main efforts: the Marine Geoscience Data System (MGDS) which provides access to marine geoscience data, and the GeoMapApp development team for which I help guide functionality and enhancements, run workshops and webinars, and add new data. For a while, I also worked on providing content for the EarthObserver and PolarExplorer:Sea-Level apps. I enjoy running outreach and education events and mentoring summer interns. I have interacted with educators at all levels and I studied for a masters degree from Teachers College to better understand the educational context.

Before coming to Lamont, I spent eight years at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California. There, I followed my research interests in geodynamics, participated in nine sea-going research cruises, and worked in the SIO Geological Data Centre. Also, as part of the international GEBCO project, I worked on generating digital elevation models from echo-soundings and contours for about one-quarter of earth's oceanic area.

I have a degree in geology-geophysics from Durham University (UK) and a doctorate from the University of Oxford. My thesis topic was a study of tectonics and geodynamics in the south-central Pacific area and involved the analysis of shipboard gravity and bathymetry and the construction of satellite-derived geoid and free-air gravity data.

I like building a sense of community and have been on the Campus Life Committee, most recently as its chair, and like working on things to bring about positive change. For many years, I have organised the annual Lamont Bike-to-Work Day event. When not working, I like hiking in the mountains - the Alps are hard to beat, playing tennis, going on walks with my dog, and enjoying tasty meals.

PROJECTS

Only select projects listed below
Name Start Date End Date
GeoMapApp Mini-lessons and the K-12 Classroom: Transformative Resources for the 21st Century Educator 9/15/10 8/31/13

1 PUBLICATION ON COLUMBIA | ACADEMIC COMMONS

Only select publications listed below
Name Published Date
Rescue of long-tail data from the ocean bottom to the Moon: IEDA Data Rescue Mini-Awards 2015