Baerbel Koesters Lucchitta

Background

Lucchitta, Baerbel Koesters was born on October 2, 1938 in Muenster, Westfalia, Federal Republic of Germany. Daughter of Bernhard and Frida Koesters. came to the United States, 1959.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1961; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1966.

Career

Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona, 1967-1995; scientist emeritus, United States Geological Survey, Flagstaff, Arizona, since 1995. Coordinator Jupiter satellite mapping program National Aeronautics and Space Administration and United States Geological Survey, Flagstaff, since 1980, associate chief branch astrogeology, 1987-1991. Lecturer Sigma Xi, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Baerbel Koesters Lucchitta has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Women in Science, Association Women Geoscientists, Geological Society American (secretary, treasurer to chairman planetary division 1988-1992, G.K. Gilbert award 1995), American Geophysical Union, International Glaciol.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, river running, skiing, traveling.

Connections

Married Ivo Lucchitta, April 17, 1964.

Father:

Bernhard Koesters

Mother:

Frida Koesters

Spouse:

Ivo Lucchitta