Faculty Honors and Distinguished Service

This national and international leadership is documented by notable contributions to research published in leading journals and/or books and creative accomplishments widely recognized for excellence;  prestigious awards and citations; and a substantial record of invited lectures or performances delivered at prestigious institutions. These individuals also demonstrate significant leadership by raising University standards with respect to teaching, research or creative activity, and service; cultivating excellent teaching skills; and contributing significantly to the education of students who later are recognized for excellence in their fields.

• William H. Brune, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
• Paul Markowski, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology
• Sukyoung Lee, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology

AAAS Fellows are a distinguished cadre of scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching, and technology, to administration in academia, industry and government, to excellence in communicating and interpreting science to the public. Election as a Fellow honors members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues. 

• William H. Brune, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology (2013)
• Jenni Evans, Director, Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (2020)
• Jose D. Fuentes, Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (2022)

The Fellows program recognizes AGU members who have made exceptional contributions to Earth and space science through a breakthrough, discovery, or innovation in their field. Fellows act as external experts, capable of advising government agencies and other organizations outside the sciences upon request.

• William H. Brune, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology
• Jose D. Fuentes, Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
• Sukyoung Lee, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology

Active Faculty

• William H. Brune, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (2007)
• Jenni L. Evans, Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (2010)
• Jose D. Fuentes, Professor of Meteorology (2009)
• Sukyoung Lee, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology (2016)
• Paul M. Markowski, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology (2019)
• Yvette P. Richardson, Professor of Meteorology and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (2018)
• David J. Stensrud, Head and Professor of Meteorology (2009)

Affiliate Faculty

• Anne M. Thompson, Affiliate Professor of Meteorology (1996)
• David W. Titley, Affiliate Professor of Practice (2009)

Emeritus or Retired Faculty

• John J. Cahir, Professor Emeritus of and Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education, Emeritus
• Toby N. Carlson, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology
• John W. Diercks, Retired, Senior Research Associate
• John A. Dutton, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology and Dean Emeritus, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
• William M. Frank, Professor Emeritus of Tropical Meteorology
• J. Michael Fritsch, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Meteorology
• Charles L. Hosler, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology and Senior Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Emeritus
• Dennis W. Thomson, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology
• John C. Wyngaard, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology
• George S. Young, Professor Emeritus of Meteorology (2014)

• Jenni Evans, Director, Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, AMS Centennial President (1999)
• Charles L. Hosler (deceased), AMS President (1976), Professor Emeritus of Meteorology and Senior Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Emeritus

Wilson Award for Excellence in Teaching

• Jon M. Nese (1993)
• Eugene E. Clothiaux (2002)
• Raymond G. Najjar (2004)
• Jerry Y. Harrington (2008)
• Matthew R. Kumjian (2018)

Wilson Award for Excellence in Service

• Kenneth J. Davis (2022)

Charles Hosler Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Faculty Award

• Jose D. Fuentes (2022)

Wilson Award for Excellence in Research

• William H. Brune (1994)
• Kenneth J. Davis (2011)
• Jerry Y. Harrington (2016)
• Sukyoung Lee (2021)

G. Montgomery and Marion Hall Mitchell Award for Innovative Teaching

• Jon M. Nese and Eugene E. Clothiaux (2016)
• Kevin A. Bowley (2022)

Faculty Mentoring Award

• Eugene E. Clothiaux (2004, 2015)
• Jerry Y. Harrington (2006)
• Kenneth J. Davis (2021)

Faculty Advising Award

• Yvette P. Richardson (2015)
•  Jon M. Nese (2019)

E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Faculty Fellowship (ERM) and George H. Deike, Jr. (GHD) Research Grant

• Yvette P. Richardson (GHD, 2003)
• Paul M. Markowski (GHD, 2003)
• Kenneth J. Davis (GHD, 2005)
• William H. Brune (ERM, 2008)
• Jose D. Fuentes (GHD, 2015)

Paul F. Robertson Award for EMS Breakthrough of the Year

• William H. Brune and David O. Miller (2022)

Penn State Way Pavers Award

• Gregory S. Jenkins (2018)
   

American Meteorological Society’s Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award

• David J. Stensrud (1998)
• Paul M. Markowski (2015)

American Meteorological Society’s Henry G. Houghton Award

• William H. Brune (2000)
• Matthew R. Kumjian (2020)

American Meteorological Society’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biometeorology

• Jose D. Fuentes (2018)

American Meteorological Society’s Charles E. Anderson Award

• Jose D. Fuentes (2016)
• Gregory S. Jenkins (2020)

American Meteorological Society’s Charles Franklin Brooks Award

• David J. Stensrud (2019)

American Meteorological Society’s Louis J. Batton Author’s Award

• Jon M. Nese (2005)

American Meteorological Society, Committee on Mesoscale Processes, Outstanding Early Career Award

• Kelly Lombardo (2020)
   

Nikolai Dotzek Award, European Severe Storms Laboratory

• Paul M. Markowski (2011)

National Weather Association,  Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement Award

• Paul M. Markowski (2013)

Emmy Award, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

• Marisa A. Ferger and Jon M. Nese (2015)