Awards

For pioneering contributions to our understanding of deep-sea volcanism by fostering interdisciplinary investigations with advanced technologies

Dr. McPhaden was elected President-Elect of the AGU beginning July 2008 and will then become President for two years in July 2010. Dr. McPhaden's campaign statement reads that he is "committed to an AGU that is progressive, vibrant, and of relevance to society".

For fundamental contributions to understanding oceanic variability, from equator to poles and surface to abyss, and for pioneering studies of the oceans’ role in climate.

Selected as The Walter Orr Roberts Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Sciences by the American Meteorological Society for significant contributions to the understanding of atmospheric processes through the effective interchange of knowledge.

The Highly Cited Researchers™ list from Clarivate™ represents scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. Researchers are selected for their exceptional performance in one or more of 21 broad fields or across several fields.

This list recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. Dr. Richard Feely is recognized for his work in the cross-field category. 

This list recognizes world-class researchers selected for their exceptional research performance, demonstrated by production of multiple highly cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in Web of Science. Dr. Patricia Quinn is recognized for her work in the geosciences category. 

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation recognizes the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for producing scientific knowledge, alerting society, and informing decision-makers to make better choices for combating climate change and the loss of biodiversity. The IPCC, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 (in conjunction with Al Gore) is the United Nations organism that has, since 1998, fostered the production of scientific knowledge within the scope of evaluating the climate impacts of human actions and supporting governments as regards their decision-making and the implementation of measures able to combat climate change. The IPCC has played a crucial role in accompanying the commitments made under the Paris Agreement on climate changes through the regular publication of reports and the results of voluntary work undertaken by thousands of scientists all around the world.

The Oregon State University (OSU) Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building was recognized as a top project by the Structural Engineers Association of Oregon (SEAO) Excellence in Structural Engineering 2021 Awards. The building was built by YGH Architecture with support by Andersen Construction Co, KPFF Consulting Engineers and OSU. The SEAO Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards was created to acknowledge outstanding projects and structural engineering advancement by members. The building currently serves as a Vertical Tsunami Evacuation Structure for the coastal communities of Newport and South Beach, OR. Through a University of Washington-YGH contract in 2018-2019, PMEL and UW CICOES experts (Diego Arcas and Yong Wei) with the Center for Tsunami Research made major contributions in tsunami hazard assessment and the track of large debris for the building design.

The Rock Creek produced video on Pacific Western Boundary Currents received the award in the Non-Broadcast/General Government Relations category.

For his leading role in examining the acidification of oceans and shifting public policy to address this growing issue.

Honored as a leading individual in exploring climate change.

Transition from ImmersaDesk to low-cost Geo Wall.

Live Access Server (LAS) for Web Services.

Best Visualization in Research Project.

Dr. McPhaden received the Seattle Federal Executive Board's "Celebration of the Stars" Public Service Award for his extraordinary contributions to PMEL's mission and to the world community by bringing on-line the Tropical Atmosphere Ocean array, which provides data to improve El Niño forecasting and help mitigate El Niño's negative impact on the economies of the United States and other nations.

Cited for his establishment of the Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) array as the cornerstone of the climate observing system in the tropical Pacific and for fundamentally advancing our ability to detect, understand, and forecast variations associated with El Niño and La Niña.

For 20 years of extraordinary accomplishments in developing a world-class oceanographic laboratory.

For turning the canceled GO-SHIP A13.5 cruise into a new mission that maximized autonomous instrument deployments and surface water data collection.

For leadership and adaptability in successfully executing vital at-sea research in the US Arctic amidst an unprecedented global pandemic.

For successfully deploying the first MAP-CO2 buoy in a southern hemisphere coral reef to monitor ocean acidification.

For the first autonomous circumnavigation of Antarctica, allowing three-season observation of carbon dioxide flux in the Southern Ocean.

For strengthening NMFS-OAR collaborations through the pioneering use of a Saildrone for next-generation ecosystem surveys in the Bering Sea.

For creating the Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network, a collaborative international approach to document the progress of ocean acidification.

Nominated by OAR for developing a multi-platform observing array to collect integrated environmental intelligence on ocean acidification in the Gulf of Alaska.

For your willingness, dedication, and success in strengthening the RAMA partnership between NOAA/PMEL and Indonesia BPPT.

For scientific excellence in support of national and international policy on climate change in the Arctic.

For exceptional service as editors and authors of the NOAA/Smithsonian Sant Ocean Hall companion publication "Hidden Depths: Atlas of the Oceans."

For outstanding dedication to developing U.S. CCSP Synthesis & Assessment Products integrating climate research for decision support.

For outstanding contributions in the deployment of the first DART buoy for the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System, protecting lives and property.

For development of the NOAA Operational Model Archive and Distribution System, the first operational U.S. National climate and weather model archive.

For research and development leading to the creation of a tsunami forecasting capability.

For scientific achievements that advanced fisheries oceanography and marine ecology, and enabled the US North Pacific fisheries to be managed more efficiently.

For outstanding dedication and teamwork in exceeding the requirements of the Washington state compliance order.

For his scientific leadership and skilled project management in bringing on line an unparalleled oceanographic and atmospheric observing system of global importance.

For pioneering research achievements on oceanographic circulation of the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea.

For his research that utilized the Navy's underwater acoustic monitoring system to detect and locate underwater volcanic eruptions.

For outstanding contributions and scientific leadership of NOAA's Equatorial Pacific Ocean Climate Studies (EPOCS) Program.

For her tireless support of PMEL, organizing the All-Hands Retreat, planning PMEL’s  50th Anniversary celebration, and serving on the PMEL Advisory Committee to improve the lab’s process for onboarding new staff. She also served on the OAR Diversity and Inclusion Committee to reduce bias in Federal hiring and include DEI-relevant evaluation criteria in employee’s annual reviews. She consistently offers constructive, actionable ideas to improve the lab working environment and is particularly adept at communicating the needs of colleagues in a positive, reasoned way, leading cultural change to improve the climate for the overall lab community.

For outstanding advances in U.S. Ocean observing and processing of biogeochemical Argo float data, leading to a new era of global oceanography.

In recognition of Chidong’s dedication and exceptional service to the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) during a period of transition between Lab Directors. His willingness to embrace and conduct additional leadership duties so quickly and thoroughly after joining PMEL is commendable. He continues to provide guidance and represent PMEL in an esteemed manner across NOAA and OAR.

For sustained science research achievement, creativity, and communication over 45 years to assess changes in the Arctic and Bering Sea ecosystems.

Adi Hanein is a Communications Specialist for OAR’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, Washington. Adi leads PMEL’s outreach efforts, and her work to engage with external stakeholders only has increased during the pandemic. Adi was a key player in staffing virtual “booths” at scientific conferences, contributed to the Washington Orca Bowl, and to the state Alliance for Better School’s STEM Academy. She has produced a number of compelling press releases touting PMEL science, many of which have generated national news exposure, and created educational and informational materials for members of Congress and the general public. Adi also has played an instrumental role in developing collaboration and mentorship opportunities with local schools, and has increased PMEL’s participation in NOAA internship programs, including developing an integrated program for all summer interns that included an orientation and structured engagement across PMEL. In addition to external engagement, Adi leads monthly orientation sessions for new employees, initiated monthly ‘show-n-tell’ sessions to build community within PMEL, and has taken a lead in PMEL’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts by supporting training and co-leading an URGE (Unlearning Racism in the GeoSciences) ‘pod’ at PMEL, which includes anti-racism curriculum and discussions.  Adi has gone above and beyond to ensure that PMEL remains a close-knit and equitable community, and has helped people around the world to understand PMEL’s science mission.

Science Team on the GO-SHIP A13.5 Cruise, comprised of members from the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies, University of Washington Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and the Ocean, and the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.

GO-SHIP cruises provide the foundation for estimating carbon and heat uptake in the world's oceans. One such cruise, on NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown, was scheduled to depart from South Africa in mid-March, but was caught in the cross-hairs of the coronavirus outbreak.  Much of the science crew was in South Africa as that country was closing its borders, and the vessel was ordered to return home immediately and develop new procedures to ensure that no one on the vessel was a carrier.  Despite this adversity, with the outstanding assistance of the crew of the Ron Brown, the team was able to collect basin-wide underway samples and measurements and deploy floats and drifters. Their creativity and perseverance resulted in a cross-basin multi-disciplinary set of samples that will support critical NOAA research, and the deployment of long-term observing platforms that will provide data for years to come.

For creating the nation’s first, comprehensive, underwater sound sensing network including all U.S. coastal regions & several marine national parks.

For pioneering contributions to scientific understanding of deep-sea volcanism by fostering interdisciplinary investigations with advanced technologies.

For outstanding success of the U.S. Argo ocean observing program, providing excellent oceanographic data, leading to a new era of global oceanography

Having participated in more than 50 expeditions, Susan Merle has demonstrated superior organization and data processing skills both at sea and in the office.  She has produced numerous detailed cruise reports, organized sonar and other data sets for scientific analyses and long-term archiving, and contributed to many peer-reviewed publications and meeting presentations.  Susan successfully implemented rapid data processing methods for multibeam sonar water-column data to locate and characterize gas bubble plumes being emitted from the sea floor.  In 2016, Susan located and characterized more than 900 previously unknown methane gas plumes rising from the sea floor along the Cascadia continental margin (offshore Washington, Oregon, and northern California) using the multibeam sonar system on board the E/V Nautilus, tripling the number of known methane seeps along the western U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

For her significant role in the organization, creation and implementation of the new Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory Carbon Program website launched in February 2011.

For developing a sensor to measure carbon dioxide concentrations in the surface ocean and overlying atmosphere and transferring this design to a commercial vendor.

For scientific leadership in developing the Global Ocean Observing System for Climate, an international framework for ocean monitoring used to inform policy decisions.

For planning and leading the operational, engineering, and logistical support to carry out a successful Atmospheric Chemistry cruise aboard the R/V Knorr.

For being a key participant in NOAA’s initial efforts to understand the problem and importance of CO2 in the oceans and the atmosphere; primarily how CO2 contributes to warming the planet and causes increased acidification of the upper layers of the ocean.

For his unique and innovative application of GOOGLE Maps technologies (known as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML or AJAX) to produce an exciting new Web portal to PMEL and other major oceanic and atmospheric observed datasets.

For enduring scientific leadership, innovative research into fundamental processes of Earth-ocean interaction, and visionary expansion of NOAA research to a global scale.

AJAX and Dapper: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

OceanGIS - Multidimensional GIS tools using Java and ArcGIS

In recognition of leadership in national and international atmospheric chemistry programs.

In recognition of leadership and engineering development accomplishments as exemplified by the successful deployment of the New Millennium Observatory Network interactive sea floor sampling system.

Grid Computing

For exceptional leadership skills in support of NOAA's Arctic Research Program and development of the interagency Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) program.

Best Collaboration Tool (synchronous) OceanShare COLLABORATION TOOL.

For extraordinary contribution to information technology in the form of innovative, and widely used software called "FERRET" for visualizing large, global, gridded data sets.

For being a leader in exploring how the national Internet infrastructure, international World Wide Web standards, and easy-to-use browsing software can be used to provide better public access to NOAA's expanding spectrum of environmental data and information processing.

The winning paper in Ocean and Great Lakes category. (2019) "The oceanic sink for anthropogenic CO2 from 1994 to 2007". Science, 363(6432), 1193-1199, doi: 10.1126/science.aau5153 or view on NOAA Institutional Repository 

For outstanding eningeering support in developing ocean observing systems that NOAA mission.

(2015) "Ocean Acidification Risk Assessment for Alaska’s Fishery Sector". Process in Oceanography. 136, 71-91.

For outstanding contributions toward improving public understanding of OAR science through the effective utilization of YouTube technology.

For outstanding leadership in understanding the acidic impacts of increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption by the oceans.

(2008). "Evidence for Upwelling of Corrosive "Acidified" Water onto the Continental Shelf" Science, Volume 320, Issue 5882, pp. 1490-1492.

For outstanding administrative and technical support.

(2006). "Submarine venting of liquid carbon dioxide on a Mariana Arc volcano" Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, Volume 7, Issue 8, CiteID Q08007.

(2004). "Impact of anthropogenic CO2 on the CaCO3 system in the oceans." Science, 305(5682), 362-366.

For demonstrating exemplary professionalism and dedication during a time of crisis to help NOAA explain its tsunami science to the world.

(2000). "Rectification of the Madden-Julian Oscillation into the ENSO cycle." J. Climate 13:3560-3575.

For his outstanding work in advanced visualization technology applications in research.

For his pioneering design and implementation of electronic hardware with imbedded software systems for NOAA programs in climate and hydrothermal vents.

(1999). "Genesis and evolution of the 1997-98 El Niño." Science, 283, 950-954.

(1999). "Tsunami." Scientific American, 280, 56-65.

(1998). "Quantification of Decadal Anthropogenic CO2 Uptake in the Ocean Based on Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Measurements".

(1995). "Acoustic detections of a seafloor spreading episode on Juan de Fuca Ridge using military hydrophone arrays." Geophysical Research Letters, 22(2), 131-134.

(1995). "An example of fisheries oceanography: Walleye Pollack in Alaskan Waters." US national Report to International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics 1991-1994, Reviews of Geophysics, SUpplement, 1153-1163.

(1986). "Albedos and Glitter Patterns of a Wind-Roughened Sea Surface".