Steering committee

The Ridge 2000 Steering Committee (STCOM) represents the broad community of scientists interested in the Ridge 2000 program. It sets directions and priorities for Ridge 2000 activities in response to community input and ensures that activities are carried out in a timely and effective manner. Members of the Steering Committee normally serve a three-year term, during which time they may also serve on one or more committees overseeing specific aspects of the program.

The Ridge 2000 Executive Committee (EXCOM) is a subset of the STCOM. It provides the Ridge 2000 chair with ongoing support and advice and is active year-round.

Steering committee members

Vicki Lynn Ferrini

Vicki Ferrini is an Associate Researach Scientist in the Marine Geology and Geophysics Division at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, and is the data manager for the Ridge 2000 Data Portal. Her research focuses on using very high resolution seafloor mapping techniques (sonar and imaging) to better understand the processes that create and shape the seafloor. She has used deep submergence vehicles HOV Alvin and ROV Jason 2 to create sub-meter resolution maps of portions of all Ridge 2000 Integrated Study Sites to better understand the relationships between hydrothermal, volcanic and tectonic features.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Columbia University
61 Route 9W
Palisades, NY 10964
Phone: 845-365-8339
Email: ferrini@ldeo.columbia.edu

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