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Policy ContactAGU 1982–1983 Congressional Science Fellow
Dr. Arthur B. Weissman
Dr. Weissman was the fifth AGU Congressional Science Fellow, working in the office of Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) from 1982–1983.
Dr. Weissman holds a bachelors degree from Harvard University, a masters in natural resource managment from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in physical geography and environmental science.
During his fellowship year, Dr. Weissman worked with Senator Christopher Dodd.
He has over 25 years of experience in environmental policy, standards, and enforcement. He joined Green Seal in 1993 as Vice President of Standards and Certification, becoming President and CEO in late 1996, and he served as Chair of the Global Ecolabelling Network from 1994 to 1997. Prior to joining Green Seal, he was responsible for developing national policy and guidance for the Superfund program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He also spent time working for The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut.
- “The Role of Science In the Public Arena,” Eos, Volume 64, Number 10, March 8, 1983, page 97
- “Science and Policy on Capitol Hill,” Eos, Volume 65, Number 10, March 6, 1984, page 90
- “Perspectives on Capitol Hill: Views From a Former Fellow,” Eos, Volume 66, Number 13, March 26, 1985, page 142