topAnne M. Thompson—President–Elect, Atmospheric Sciences
Dennis L. Hartmann—President–Elect, Atmospheric Sciences
Eric J. Jensen—Secretary, Aerosols and Clouds
Athanasios Nenes—Aerosols and Clouds
Marilyn N. Raphael—Secretary, Dynamics and Climate
Natalia G. Andronova—Secretary, Dynamics and Climate
Donald J. Wuebbles—Secretary, Composition and Chemistry
Russell R. Dickerson—Secretary, Composition and Chemistry
Anne M. Thompson
—President–Elect, Atmospheric Sciences
AGU member since 1979. Professor of meteorology in Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences since 2005. A range of observational and modeling interests: (1) air-sea exchange and biogeochemical cycling; (2) early studies of chemical-climate links, pollution, oxidizing capacity; (3) remote sensing; (4) trace gas variability from natural, anthropogenic causes (aviation, biomass burning). Known for field leadership roles with aircraft, cruises, many international field experiments, and the SHADOZ and IONS ozonesonde networks. B.A. with honors in chemistry (Swarthmore, 1970); M.A. (Princeton, 1972); Ph.D., physical chemistry (Bryn Mawr, 1978). Postdoctoral fellow at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California, San Diego), NCAR. Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 1984–2004. Recipient of COSPAR’s Nordberg Medal for Space Science and the Women in Aerospace International Achievement Award. AGU Fellow, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and American Meteorological Society (AMS). Served on AMS Council (2001–2004), president of the Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Pollution (2002–2006), vice-president of IAMAS (2007 to present), chair-elect of AAAS Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences section. Over 140 publications, 108 in AGU journals; ISI highly cited author (Geosciences). Served AGU on education and human resources, publications, and meetings committees; Atmospheric Sciences secretary (1990–1992); frequent Atmospheric Sciences session convener and chair; JGR-Atmospheres Associate Editor (1996–2000); JGR, GRL editor search committees (1996–2001); Flinn Award Committee (2006–2008).
Statement: The Atmospheric Sciences section of AGU is one of its most effective and celebrated in terms of membership numbers, meeting sessions and named lectures, and publications. Recent Atmospheric Sciences presidents have gone beyond support for these traditional areas with regular e-mails and inspired leadership on section luncheons and dinners, promoting fellows and other awards, sponsoring agency nights, and most recently, producing an outstanding newsletter. I would continue these activities much as they have, with engagement of a wide segment of our membership, including student and more junior members. Atmospheric Sciences is a mature discipline, yet continuing scientific puzzles are at the core of understanding of how the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere interact in affecting climate and energy issues. With related sections, I expect AGU Atmospheric Sciences to remain a strong center for building and communicating the most innovative interdisciplinary science in these areas. Opportunities where I'd like Atmospheric Sciences to focus for the next 2 years are (1) even more interaction with other sections on cutting-edge topics for joint sessions, Union, and outreach (Eos keeps reminding us that we still have room to grow on communicating with the public); (2) more networking and career support for younger members, including “nontraditional” paths; (3) with AGU as a whole, and with other scientific and professional societies, advocate for a stronger national commitment to science, technology, and education that enables AGU in turn to maintain an example in international “unselfish cooperation in research.”
Dennis L. Hartmann—President–Elect, Atmospheric Sciences
AGU member since 1991. Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington. Major interests are atmospheric dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, the middle atmosphere, climate dynamics and change. B.S., mechanical engineering, 1971, University of Portland; Ph.D., geophysical fluid dynamics, 1975, Princeton University. Research fellow, McGill University, 1975; visiting scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research, 1976. Assistant professor, 1977–1983, associate professor, 1983-1988, professor, 1988 to present, chair, 2002–2007, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington. NSF Advisory Committee for Geosciences 2002–2004; American Meteorological Society Committee on the Upper Atmosphere, 1978–1983, chair, 1980–1982; undergraduate awards, 1983–1985; chair, 1985, Committee on Climate Variations 1993-1998. Nominating Committee, 1996; editor, Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 2007 to present; AAAS Section on Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences, 1997–1999, chair, 1998; Board of Reviewing Editors, Science Magazine, 2002 to present; NRC Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, 2005 to present. One hundred ten refereed publications, 19 in AGU journals. AMS Fellow, 1989; AAAS Fellow, 1992; AGU Fellow, 2002; NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, 2005; Editors Award, GRL, 1993; AMS Editors Awards, 1992, 1996, and 1998; NASA Group Achievement Awards, 1988, 1989, 2001, 2005; JGR Associate Editor, 1985–1988; AGU Section Fellows Committee, 2004–2006, chair, 2005–2006.
Statement: The American Geophysical Union's scientific reach and interests are diverse and expanding, with increasing disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary breadth. Within AGU, the Atmospheric Sciences section is strong and vibrant and has long enjoyed creative leadership and an energetic membership. I would continue to foster this energy in the Atmospheric Sciences section, to work with the AGU leadership to improve services and opportunities for Atmospheric Sciences members, and to promote innovation and efficiency. Particularly important are the AGU roles in publications, scientific meetings, professional conduct, outreach, and advocacy for science. Because of my broad research interests and experience, I have knowledge of and appreciation for all the major subdisciplines within atmospheric sciences. As president, I would be a strong advocate for all section members in all subdisciplines and would work with the membership, other section presidents, and the AGU leadership to define and advance AGU's goals.
Athanasios Nenes—Secretary, Aerosols and Clouds
AGU member since 1996. Currently assistant professor and first Blanchard-Milliken Young Faculty Chair at Schools of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Scientific interests include (1) multiscale modeling and parameterization of aerosol-cloud interactions, (2) thermodynamic modeling of tropospheric aerosols, (3) development of instrumentation and techniques for characterizing organic-water interactions, hygroscopicity, and CCN activity of aerosols, and (4) field-based observations of aerosol-cloud interactions. Diploma in chemical engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (1993), M.S., atmospheric chemistry, University of Miami (1997), Ph.D. in chemical engineering, California Institute of Technology (2002). Authored 56 research publications (half of which in AGU journals), and hold one patent. Sigma Xi Young Faculty Award (2007), Sheldon K. Friedlander Award, American Association for Aerosol Research (2005), Blanchard-Milliken Young Faculty Fellowship, Georgia Institute of Technology (2004), NASA New Investigator Award (2004), NSF CAREER Award (2004), Dean’s Prize, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (1998), Best Diploma Thesis Award in Chemical Engineering, Greek Chamber of Engineers (1996). Member of American Geophysical Union, American Meteorological Society, American Association for Aerosol Research, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, NASA Earth System Scholars Forum, Chamber of Engineers (Greece). Editor, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (2004 to present), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, External Advisory Board for Aerosol-Climate Initiative (2006), DOE-ARM Climate Research Facility Science Board (2007). .
Eric J. Jensen—Secretary, Aerosols and Clouds
AGU member since 1987. Research scientist, NASA Ames Research Center. Research interests include formation and effects of cirrus clouds, supersaturation and ice nucleation in the upper troposphere, dehydration of air in the tropical tropopause region, and physical processes in cumulonimbus cloud systems. B.S., 1985, Harvey Mudd College; Ph.D., 1989, University of Colorado, Boulder. Research scientist at NASA Ames since 1997. Author of 53 peer-reviewed publications, 45 in AGU journals. Served as project scientist on CRYSTAL-FACE, PAVE, AVE-WIIF, and CR-AVE airborne science field campaigns. Contributing author on IPCC report on the effects of aircraft on atmospheric climate and chemistry. Coordinated multiple AGU meeting special sessions.
Marilyn N. Raphael—Secretary, Dynamics and Climate
AGU member since 1994. Professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. Research interests lie in the Southern Hemisphere large-scale atmosphere dynamics, climate variability, atmosphere–sea ice interaction focusing on Antarctic sea ice; global climate modeling; the Santa Ana winds of California. B.A., 1984, McMaster University; M.A., 1986, and Ph.D., 1990, Ohio State University. Assistant, associate, and full professor in the Department of Geography at University of California, Los Angeles from 1990 to present. Authored/coauthored 23 refereed publications, nine in AGU journals. Chair, Graduate Student Affairs, UCLA, 2006, continuing. Associate editor of Geography Compass, 2005 to present. Member of the Association of American Geographers and the American Meteorological Society. NSF Office of Polar Programs Advisory Committee, 2004 to present. NSF Advisory Committee for Government Performance and Results Act, 2005. AGU Meetings Committee, 2006 to present.
Natalia G. Andronova—Secretary, Dynamics and Climate
AGU member since 1993. Research scientist in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at the University of Michigan. Interests include areas of global and regional climate change; climate sensitivity and climate feedbacks; atmospheric interactions and teleconnection patterns; Ph.D., 1993, atmospheric science, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Moscow; M.S., 1975, fluid hydrodynamics; B.S., 1973, mathematics, Leningrad State University; B.S., psychology, 1980, Leningrad School of Public Education. Scientific researcher, Main Geophysical Observatory, 1975–1991; research specialist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1991–2005; at University of Michigan since 2005. Member of AAAS. Author and coauthor of 67 refereed publications, 13 in AGU journals. Participant in Working Group VIII of U.S.-U.S.S.R. Agreement on Protection of the Environment and Its Relationship to the U.S. National Climate Program. Contributing author to the IPCC reports. Member of AGU Student Paper Award Committee (Global Change). Convener of scientific meetings including AGU Atmospheric Science sessions.
Statement:AGU has done an excellent job facilitating advances in atmospheric physics, climate, and dynamics, and I fully support AGU’s tradition of enhancing the coordination, cooperation, and collaboration between individual scientists and groups of scientists. I envision my role as one who will continue to build a creative environment that stimulates and connects scientific ideas and promotes the communication of important scientific facts to the general public and policy makers. To enhance AGU's leading role in exchanges and discussions of scientific data and ideas, I will apply lessons learned from the dynamics of large meetings comparable to those of AGU, such as EGU and CMOS, which have respected atmospheric science sessions and are attracting more and more high-quality scientific papers. To foster more interaction among scientific generations, the Atmospheric Science section might consider establishing a few hour-long informal “briefing” opportunities for young scientists to meet more experienced ones during AGU Fall Meetings and Joint Assemblies. To increase the participation of a wider audience in Joint Assemblies, the Atmospheric Science section might initiate calls for self-contained scientific initiative groups such as CCMVal, SPARC, and many others to hold their annual meetings at the same time. Even a small thing such as adding a line to the AGU name tag indicating a scientist's research field could help everyone recognize experts in different fields and could kindle many spontaneous and scientifically rewarding conversations in hallways and at the meetings. I would be happy to apply my communications and organizational skills to attain AGU’s goals.
Donald J. Wuebbles—Secretary, Composition and Chemistry
AGU member since 1972. Director, School of Earth, Society, and Environment (in charge of departments of atmospheric sciences, geography, and geology). Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Major areas of research interest are modeling of atmospheric physics and chemistry; biogeochemistry; climate and climate change; radiative transfer; tropospheric and stratospheric processes; air quality. Ph.D., 1983, University of California, Davis. M.S., 1972, B.S., 1970, University of Illinois. NOAA Aeronomy Laboratory, 1972–1973. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1973–1994. Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, 1994 to present. Head, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, 1994–1996, 1999–2000. Director, Environmental Council, University of Illinois, 1996–1999. Member, American Meteorological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Chemical Society, and Sigma Xi. Author of over 380 publications (vast majority peer reviewed), including 123 in journals, 61 in AGU journals, and 55 books and book chapters. AGU papers include development of the ozone depletion potentials concept used in Montreal Protocol and, most recently, article on impacts of aviation on climate change. Honors include several NASA Group Achievement Awards, several LLNL Special Achievement Awards, elected member of the International Ozone Commission, Faculty Fellow of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and the 2005 Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Member since 2003 and then chair from 2004 to 2007, AGU Executive Committee of heads and chairs.
Russell R. Dickerson—Secretary, Composition and Chemistry
Russell R. Dickerson is a professor and past chair of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland. He received his A.B. (1975) from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. (1980) in chemistry from University of Michigan, where he studied the photochemistry of trace gases in the atmosphere. Postdoctoral work was performed in the Air Chemistry Division at NCAR and in the Abteilung Luftchemie (Division of Atmospheric Chemistry) at the Max Planck Institute in Mainz, Germany. Dickerson’s research involves the interactions of weather phenomena, such as thunderstorms and atmospheric chemistry, ocean-atmosphere interactions, global biogeochemical cycles, air pollution, the links between particulate and gaseous chemistry, photochemical smog, and haze. He served on committees for NRC, UCAR, NOAA, and EPA. He has directed Ph.D. research for 19 students and has been involved in international chemistry/climate field experiments spanning the globe, from the southern Indian Ocean to the Arctic. He has served as press officer for AGU and is a member of the ACS and AMS. He has written more than 90 publications (54 in AGU journals) for the reviewed scientific literature, and serves as director of the Regional Atmospheric Measurement, Modeling and Prediction Program (RAMMPP), which provides the scientific basis for air pollution and climate change strategy in the mid-Atlantic region.