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Margaret S. Leinen

A geologist and oceanographer, Leinen is the chief science officer at Climos, a private firm working to commercialize oceanic iron fertilization for carbon sequestration. Previously, she served as the assistant director for geosciences at the National Science Foundation, as well as holding several administrative positions at the University of Rhode Island.