Marco T. Einaudi is a leading figure in economic geology and mining, known for his contributions to geologic mapping, research, education, and mineral exploration. His work has advanced the understanding of ore deposits and influenced generations of geologists.
After earning a BA in Geology from Cornell in 1961, he served as an Army Intelligence officer in Vietnam. He later earned a PhD from Harvard in 1969 and joined The Anaconda Company, where his work at Bingham, Utah, helped lead to the Carr Fork skarn orebody discovery.
In 1975, Marco joined Stanford University as a professor, mentoring 55 graduate students and shaping the field of economic geology for decades. He played key roles in academic leadership, scientific publishing, and professional societies, including serving as Editor of Economic Geology (1996–2002). His many honors include the SEG Silver Medal (1993) and the Penrose Gold Medal (2008).