Education
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Arts, 1975
Major: Earth and Space Sciences
New York State Regents Scholarship
University of Texas, Dallas - Graduate Studies, 1977-80
Major: Biogeochemistry
Oregon State University - Master of Science, 2016
Major: Science Education, Free-Choice Learning
Professional Positions
Research Scientist, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, 2024 - Present
Education Director, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, 2015-2024
Supervisor of Guest Services, Beaver Creek Ski Area, 1999-2004
Native Plant Master Instructor, Colorado State University Extension Agency, 1999 - Present
Trip Coordinator and Backcountry Guide, Paragon Guides, 1996-1998
Basin Modeling Specialist, Mobil Oil Corporation, Dallas, Texas, 1994-1996
Worldwide Exploration Geologist, Mobil Oil Corporation, Dallas, Texas, 1992-1994
Production Geologist, Onshore Texas and Louisiana, Mobil Oil Corporation, Houston, Texas, 1986-1992
Exploration Geologist, Alaska and South America, Mobil Oil Corporation, Dallas, Texas, 1982-1986
Exploration Geologist, West Texas, Sun Oil Company, Dallas, Texas, 1980-1982
Geochemist, Sun Oil Company, Dallas, Texas, 1977-1980
Earth Sciences Instructor, Bellport High School, New York, 1976-1977
Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics Instructor, Harborfields Middle School, New York, 1975-1976
Publications
Journal Articles
Guevara, E.H, Grigsby, J.D., Tyler, N., Kuich, N. (1992). Outcrop-constrained characterization of stratigraphic architecture in deltaic gas reservoirs, Lake Creek Unit, Texas Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transactions,42, p 507.
Kuich, N. (1990). Seismic and horizontal drilling unlock Austin Chalk. World Oil, 211(3), p 47-54.
Kuich, N. (1989). Seismic fracture identification and horizontal drilling: keys to optimizing productivity in a fractured reservoir, Giddings Field, Texas. Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transactions,39, p 153-158.
Working Papers
Ripley, N., Neale, J.R., Kuich, N., Kintgen, M., Hufft, R.A., Schneider, A. (2020. North American Botanic Garden Strategy for Alpine Plant Conservation. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail, Colorado. 20pp.
Selected Conference and Invited Presentations
“Alpine and Tundra Plants: IUCN Proposed Specialist Group,” IUCN Regional Conservation Forum in the United States, Washington, D.C., August 20, 2024.
“We’re not just pretty gardens!” American Public Gardens Association, Austin, Texas, February 2020.
“Seismic fracture identification and horizontal drilling: keys to optimizing productivity in a fractured reservoir, Giddings Field, Texas,” Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, Corpus Christi, Texas, October 26, 1989.
Memberships in Associations and Institutional Affiliations
American Public Gardens Association
Colorado Native Plant Society
International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries
Speaking at
Oct 09 2025 (14:00 - 15:00)
Oct 10 2025 (12:00 - 13:00)