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Warren M. Washington
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| Born | August 28, 1936 Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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| Died | October 18, 2024 (aged 88) Colorado, U.S.
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| Education | Oregon State University (BS, MS) Pennsylvania State University (PhD) |
| Awards | National Medal of Science |
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| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | Climate Change Research Section, Climate & Global Dynamics Division, National Center for Atmospheric Research |
| Thesis | Initialization of Primitive-Equation Models for Numerical Weather Prediction (1964) |
| Doctoral advisor | Hans A. Panofsky |
Warren Morton Washington (born August 28, 1936 – died October 18, 2024) was an important American atmospheric scientist. He was a leader on the National Science Board and a respected scholar at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado.
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Early Life and Education
Warren Washington was born in Portland, Oregon on August 28, 1936. He loved learning about science.
He went to Oregon State University (OSU). There, he earned a bachelor's degree in physics. He also got a master's degree in meteorology. Meteorology is the study of Earth's atmosphere and weather.
Later, he earned his doctoral degree in meteorology. This was from Pennsylvania State University (PSU) in 1964.
A Career in Climate Science
In 1963, Warren Washington joined the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). He started as a scientist. By 1975, he became a senior scientist.
He was known around the world for his work. He was an expert in atmospheric sciences and climate research. He specialized in using computer modeling to understand Earth's climate. These models help scientists predict future climate changes.
Washington also served on many important science boards. In 1994, he joined the National Science Board (NSB). He became its chair from 2002 to 2006. This board advises the U.S. government on science and engineering.
In 2009, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). This was for his groundbreaking work. He helped create climate models. He also used powerful supercomputers to run them.
Awards and Recognition
Warren Washington received many awards for his work.
In 1997, the United States Department of Energy honored him. He received an award for his work in atmospheric science. This was for developing advanced models. These models helped study how human actions affect future climate.
He was also recognized by the United States National Academy of Sciences (NAS). In 1997, his portrait was added to their collection. This collection features African Americans in science, engineering, and medicine.
In 2000, he received the Charles Anderson Award. This award was from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). It honored him for being a mentor. He supported many young scientists. He also helped programs that encourage diversity in science.
In 2010, President Barack Obama gave him a special award. It was the National Medal of Science. This is one of the highest honors for scientists in the U.S.
In 2019, he won the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. This award is like a Nobel Prize for environmental science. He shared it with another scientist, Michael E. Mann.
Personal Life
Warren Washington was the grandfather of Reggie Cannon. Reggie Cannon is a professional soccer player.
Warren Washington passed away in Colorado on October 18, 2024. He was 88 years old.
Publications
- Washington, Warren M; Washington, Mary C (2008). "Odyssey in Climate Modelling, Global Warming, and Advising Five Presidents".
- Washington, Warren M; Parkinson, Claire L. (2005). "An Introduction to Three-dimensional Climate Modelling".
- Hu, Aixue; Xu, Yangyang; Tebaldi, Claudia et al. (2013). "Mitigation of short-lived climate pollutants slow sea-level rise".
