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Interviewee Sort descending Collection Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
Arlene Laing American Meteorological Society Centennial Oral History Project

Arlene Laing is a distinguished meteorologist who currently serves as the coordinating director designate for the Caribbean Meteorological Organization, a coordinating agency for sixteen English-speaking Caribbean territories with meteorological services. She began her role in this position in June 2018. Laing's educational background includes a degree in meteorology from the University of the West Indies, and a Master’s and PhD in meteorology from Penn State University.

Jinny Nathans Denver, CO American Meteorological Society
Arnt Eliassen American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On October 11, 1989, Joseph Tribbia and Phillip D. Thompson interviewed Arnt Eliassen for the American Meteorological Society’s Tape Recorded Interview Project at Thompson’s residence. Eliassen recounts his early influences in meteorology, starting with seminars led by Vilhelm Bjerknes in 1938 that sparked his interest in the field, and his subsequent studies under Halvor Solberg. He details his academic path, including completing his master’s degree in 1941 during the German occupation of Norway.

Joseph Tribbia, Phillip D. Thompson Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Arthur Merewether American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On July 30, 1991, Earl Droessler interviewed Arthur Merewether in Bayside, New York, for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project. The interview covers Merewether's extensive contributions to meteorology, including his early career in the Army Air Corps and the formation of the Army Weather Service. Merewether discusses his role in training military meteorologists and highlights the evolution of meteorological education at institutions such as MIT, Caltech, and the University of Chicago.

Earl Droessler Bayside, NY American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Askel C. Wiin-Nielsen American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On June 29, 1987, Joseph Tribbia, Warren Washington, and Akira Kasahara interviewed Aksel Wiin-Nielsen at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, for the AMS Tape Recorded Interview Project. Wiin-Nielsen discusses his early life, education, and influences, including the significant role his father played in shaping his interest in mathematics and physics. He recounts his academic journey at the University of Copenhagen, his early teaching experiences, and his introduction to meteorology under Ragnar Fjortoft.

Joseph Tribbia, Warren Washington, Akira Kasahara Boulder, CO American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Athelstan Spilhaus American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On June 28, 1991, George P. Cressman interviewed Athelstan Spilhaus at Spilhaus' home in Virginia for the American Meteorological Society and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's Tape Recorded Interview Project. The interview explores Spilhaus' diverse career as a meteorologist, oceanographer, educator, and inventor. Spilhaus recounts his early academic influences, including his studies at the University of Cape Town and MIT, and his transition from aeronautics to meteorology under the mentorship of Carl-Gustaf Rossby.

George P. Cressman Middleburg, VA American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Becky Depodwin American Meteorological Society Centennial Oral History Project

Becky DePodwin is a meteorologist who is focused on emergency management, risk communication and hazard preparedness.  She has worked for companies such as Accuweather and Guidehouse and is active in mentoring meteorologists in the private sector. 

Jinny Nathans Denver, CO American Meteorological Society
Bernard Vonnegut American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

On May 9, 1993, Earl Droessler interviewed Bernard Vonnegut for the American Meteorological Society's oral history project in Schenectady, New York. The interview focuses on Vonnegut's career in atmospheric sciences, beginning with his education in physical chemistry at MIT and transition into meteorology through collaborations with colleagues like Wallace Howell and Henry Houghton.

Earl Droessler Schenectady, NY American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Brian Etherton American Meteorological Society Centennial Oral History Project

Brian Etherton is a meteorologist who has worked extensively on climate modeling. He is currently a Principal Scientist at Vaisala, a Finnish company that provides environmental and industrial measurement solutions, where he leads the climate modeling team.

Jinny Nathans, Sophie Mankins Denver, CO American Meteorological Society
Bruce Telfeyan American Meteorological Society Centennial Oral History Project

Bruce Telfeyan is a seasoned meteorologist with a lifelong passion for weather and its scientific study. His interest in meteorology was sparked at a young age, around 11 years old, when he experienced a series of severe weather events including a big blizzard in March of 1960, Hurricane Donna in September of the same year, and three blizzards during the winter of 1960-61 while growing up on Long Island, about twenty miles east of Manhattan. Telfeyan's early fascination with weather led him to pursue a career in meteorology. His early mentor was Mr.

Jinny Nathans Denver, CO American Meteorological Society
Carl Christian (C.C.) Wallen American Meteorological Society Oral History Project

Dr. Gordon Cartwright interviewed Dr. Carl Christian (C.C.) Wallen at the headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The interview highlights Dr. Wallen's extensive career in meteorology and climatology, tracing his early influences and education, his work at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, and his collaborations with international organizations such as UNESCO, UNEP, and WMO. Dr.

Gordon Cartwright , Geneva, Switzerland American Meteorological Society, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research