JPL Scientist Receives American Meteorological Society Honor

JPL senior research scientist Tim Liu. Image credit: NASA/JPL January 20, 2010

JPL senior research scientist Tim Liu has received the 2010 Verner E. Suomi Award from the American Meteorological Society, the nation's leading professional society for scientists in atmospheric and related sciences.

Liu is being recognized for his "research in space-borne measurements of air-sea interactions and the water cycle, and for inspiring progress through interdisciplinary science team leadership." The Suomi Award is given to individuals in recognition of highly significant technological achievement in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The award is being presented today at the American Meteorological Society's 90th Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

Liu, a JPL research scientist since 1979, developed the first credible method of using satellite data to estimate evaporation and latent heat flux in the 1980s, and was one of the first scientists to use a combination of satellite sensors to study the global relationship between surface thermal forcing and ocean temperature response. He has served in scientific leadership positions on a number of NASA missions, including QuikScat, the NASA Scatterometer, Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1, the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission, Aqua and Aquarius. He has served on NASA's Earth Science and Application Division Advisory Subcommittee and various NASA science working groups. He has also served on numerous science working groups and advisory panels of the World Climate Research Program, and on the editorial boards of scientific journals.

Among Liu's other honors are a NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement, a NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and numerous NASA group achievement awards and certificates of recognition. He is a fellow of both the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Society. A native of Hong Kong, Liu earned his bachelor's degree (Summa Cum Laude) at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and completed his master's degree and doctorate at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he also began his career as a research associate.

Founded in 1919, the American Meteorological Society has a membership of more than 13,000 professionals, professors, students and weather enthusiasts. The society publishes 11 atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals, sponsors multiple conferences annually, and directs numerous education and outreach programs and services. More information is online at http://www.ametsoc.org.

Media Contacts:

Alan Buis 818-354-0474
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
Alan.buis@jpl.nasa.gov

Melissa S. Weston 617-227-2426, ext. 250
American Meteorological Society
mweston@ametsoc.org

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Discover JPL Brochure Receives Communicator Awards

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The Discover JPL brochure, developed in partnership with JPL's University Research Affairs office, is the recent recipient of several Communicator Awards that recognize excellence in communications.

The International Academy of Visual Arts has recently awarded several Communicator Awards to the team responsible for creating the Discover JPL brochure at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. The Communicator Awards are given out annually to recognize excellence in marketing and communications.

Discover JPL took home distinctions in the Print Category, for Non-Profit Brochure, Recruitment Brochure, and Overall Brochure Design. The brochure was designed by CMg Design Inc., under the direction of JPL’s University Research Affairs Office.

The Discover JPL brochure gives an inside look at JPL's collaborative relationships with the academic community. These partnerships provide accelerated innovation for NASA’s missions and the discovery of new science and technology opportunities. Highlighted in this brochure are features about how students have contributed to various science, engineering and technology projects at JPL.

To view the Discover JPL brochure, visit: http://scienceandtechnology.jpl.nasa.gov/files/JPL_Student_Research_Brochure_2010.pdf

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Updyke receives 3 years for Auburn tree poisoning

(AP)—The Alabama fan who poisoned the iconic Toomer's Corner oak trees at rival Auburn has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Court filings Friday show that Harvey Updyke Jr. pleaded guilty to damaging an agricultural facility. The sentence requires him to serve at least six months in jail and spend five years on supervised probation. He has been credited with 104 days already served.

Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker III also fined Updyke $1,000. The probation terms include a 7 p.m. curfew and prohibit Updyke from going onto Auburn's campus or attending a college sporting event.

Auburn fans traditionally gather at Toomer's Corner to celebrate victories. The resolution ends a case that highlighted the emotions in the year-round rivalry.

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