Suzanne Pierce

Suzanne A. Pierce, PhD, is a Research Scientist with the Texas Advanced Computing Center and Environmental Science Institute in the Jackson School of Geosciences. She earned her Ph.D in geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, and her B.S. in Geology at the University of Arkansas Dr. Pierce leads an NSF-funded community of researchers using intelligent systems to understand Earth, including water, energy, urbanization, and ecosystem services (IS-GEO.org). Results from her research develop tools and techniques that aid integrated modeling and group decision support. She's received awards both locally and internationally for innovation and engagement.