James Merritt Harrison

1915--1980
GSC man. Came after Sir William Logan. Was there for 17 years.
Became the director of it in 1956-- when it was working on mapping.
Did many challenges then--post war years; the arctic; new sciences.

Began in Regina-- U of MB; then Queen's for PhD Geology.
Began as a field researcher for GSC on the Canadian Shield
GSC grew when he became the director.
Commissioned new tech means: "Some examples are the commissioning of airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys and ground geochemical surveys."

1973-- Joined the UNESCO Paris as assistant Director of Science and Technology.
Worked as consultant. lots of science.