IGPP established at LANL in 1980, with Paul Coleman as first director (Oct 1981)
Minigrant program starts in 1982, with 24 projects. Grows to 30+ projects in 1983.
SAGE course starts, in 1982
IGPP takes ownership of LANL's climate research activities in 1984 (Bob Malone/Sig Gerstl)
Paul Coleman resigns in 1986, returns to UCLA.
IGPP tasked to be more responsive to lab's research needs, and become more integrated into the lab.
Chick Keller appointed director in 1987.
Based on division input, defined focused research areas, of high laboratory interest.
Each focus had a ¼ time focus leader
In 1994, IGPP reassesses its role with visits to groups/divisions. Role reaffirmed.
Chick resigns as director in 2001.
Gary Geernaert appointed director in 2002
IGPP becomes an institutional center, and manages basic science strategies with divisions
In 2008, IGPP assigned to the Institutes Office, with responsibility to advance revolutionary research in support of a Laboratory goal to sustain research excellence in the long term.
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