Paul Young
About Paul Young
Paul Young serves as the Director of the National Civil Applications Center at the U.S. Geological Survey, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in geographic information science and has held various roles at USGS and academic institutions over the past several decades.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Paul Young serves as the Director of the National Civil Applications Center at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2016. In this role, he oversees initiatives that leverage remote sensing and geospatial technologies to support civil applications. His leadership focuses on integrating scientific research with practical applications to address national needs.
Previous Positions at U.S. Geological Survey
Paul Young has held multiple positions at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) throughout his career. He served as Acting Associate Director for Energy and Minerals, and Environmental Health for four months in 2014. He was the Regional Chief Scientist from 2007 to 2010 and the Regional Geography Coordinator from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he worked as Deputy Associate Director for Energy and Minerals, and Environmental Health from 2010 to 2016, and as a Cartographer from 1986 to 1997.
Teaching Experience
Paul Young has extensive teaching experience in geographic information science. He served as an instructor at George Mason University from 1999 to 2017, and at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2009 to 2012. His teaching spans nearly two decades at the continuing education and graduate levels, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field.
Educational Background
Paul Young earned a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Maryland College Park, studying from 1988 to 1990. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography/Cartography from The University of Akron, where he studied from 1980 to 1986. His educational background supports his expertise in geographic information systems and cartography.
Professional Development and Leadership
Paul Young participated in the USGS Leadership Development Program, where he trained and mentored others in leadership skills. He studied at the Federal Executive Institute, achieving Leadership for a Democratic Society since 2006. Additionally, he has served as an officer in a professional society for seven years and held executive management roles on a non-profit Board of Directors for six years, including three years as Chairman.