Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2016-01-04 17:01:31

Name (First, Last)

Cynthia Dinwiddie

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Principal Engineer/Hydrogeologist

Department/ Unit/ Branch

Geosciences & Engineering Division

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

City

San Antonio

Country

Texas

Telephone Number (please include country code)

2105226085

Website

www.ged.swri.org

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Interdisciplinary
Terrestrial

Primary Discipline

Hydrogeology

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

Permafrost, cryologic modeling, groundwater, vadose zone

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Arctic
General Cryosphere
Non-Polar

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Please provide a short biosketch (1000 characters)

I am a hydrogeologist and petrophysicist with broad expertise in mechanical engineering and environmental science, and 16 years experience in organizing and conducting field investigations in remote environments, including Kobuk Valley, Alaska. I develop and apply geophysical and remote-sensing characterization methodologies to investigate and understand hydrogeologic processes, including freeze-thaw processes and related vadose and groundwater flows. I am a licensed Professional Geoscientist (Geology) in the State of Texas, and an Engineer-in-Training in the State of Washington.

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

Email Exchange

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

American Geophysical Union

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