Currently:
Retired director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
 As
a Scripps student: Spent a great deal of time at
sea. Doctoral thesis was based on a two-ship expedition he
led during the International Geophysical Year (July 1957-December
1958), making the first extensive observations of the Pacific
Equatorial Undercurrent. With fellow student Art Maxwell created
the Albatross Award of the American Miscellaneous Society.
Scientific achievements:
Built a wide range of marine programs at the University of
Rhode Island. Instrumental in the launch of the Sea Grant
College program. Made original proposal leading to coastal-zone
management legislation while a member of the Stratton Commission
in 1968-69.
Notable accomplishments:
Founding dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography, University
of Rhode Island. Recently completed term as president of the
American Geophysical Union. Received Scripps's Excellence
in Professional Achievement Alumni Award.
In his own words:
"Like nearly all of my generation, I became an oceanographer
almost by chance. The field was expanding rapidly after World
War II, and I was fortunate both at Scripps and at Rhode Island
to be part of that growth. When I first arrived at Scripps,
Roger Revelle was director and I served as his administrative
assistant. Much of whatever success I have had in my career
I owe to that experience."
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