Washington, Warren M.
1936-2024 · Contribution: 1960s-2010s
Pioneering development of computer-based atmospheric and climate models; among the first to build general-circulation climate models and to incorporate oceans and sea ice, foundational to modern climate prediction and IPCC assessments
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Impact on the world
One of the first developers of groundbreaking computer climate models (with Akira Kasahara) at NCAR; his models underpinned IPCC assessments (whose work shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize). National Medal of Science (2010); chair of the National Science Board; advised six U.S. presidents.
Life & background
African-American atmospheric scientist born Aug 28, 1936 in Portland, OR; the second African American to earn a doctorate in atmospheric sciences. Distinguished Scholar at NCAR. Co-authored the standard reference 'An Introduction to Three-Dimensional Climate Modeling.' Died Oct 18, 2024.
Sources
- NCAR/UCAR; National Medal of Science Foundation; Scripps Institution of Oceanography
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