Administration
Mark S. Kuzila, Director (1998-present)
Mark Kuzila earned his BS (1973) and MS (1976) from Kansas State University and his PhD in 1988 from the University of Nebraska.
Dr. Kuzila started with CSD in July 1975 as a soil scientist on a soil survey crew in Madison and Stanton counties. He moved to Lincoln in 1979 to serve as Assistant Principal Soil Scientist and to work on the statewide Nebraska Cooperative Soil Survey Project. He became Principal Soil Scientist in 1983 and continued in that role until he was appointed Director in 1998.
His background in pedology and statewide experience with soils and surficial geology has given him a great respect for Nebraska's earth resources. That foundation leads him to a strong interest in leading CSD to fulfill its geological survey mission to the citizens of Nebraska by applying earth resource research and data to the needs of the state.
In 2003, CSD merged with the School of Natural Resource Sciences to become the new School of Natural Resources (SNR). From 2003 to 2007, Dr. Kuzila served as both the director of SNR and CSD. On August 1, 2007, Dr. Kuzila stepped down as director of SNR, but continues to lead CSD.
Related Resources
- Dr. Kuzila's full profile and contact information (from SNR web site)
- Previous CSD directors
