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The Oceanography Society (TOS) congratulates Dr. Roger M. Samelson for being selected as a Fellow of The Oceanography Society. This award recognizes Dr. Samelson's seminal, wide-ranging contributions on the theory of physical dynamics of the ocean. Dr. Samelson will be honored during a ceremony at the Ocean Sciences Meeting, February 16-20, 2020, in San Diego, California.
The colleagues who submitted his nomination noted that Dr. Samelson has made exceptional scientific contributions on a remarkable range of topics, including chaotic exchange in meandering currents, large-scale ocean circulation, coastal upwelling, and marine meteorology. He shows outstanding skill in theory, sophisticated numerical modeling, and observations to establish the relevance of theoretical and modeling results to the ocean and atmosphere. While Dr. Samelson is without question one of the leading theoreticians in physical oceanography, his efforts to bridge the gap between theory and observation set him apart.
Dr. Samelson completed his M.S. in mathematics as well as his Ph.D. in physical oceanography in 1987 at Oregon State University. He is a Professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.
The TOS Fellows program recognizes individuals who have attained eminence in oceanography through their outstanding contributions to the field of oceanography or its applications during a substantial period of years. The next nomination deadline is October 31, 2019. To learn more about The Oceanography Society and the TOS Fellows program, visit: https://tos.org/tos-fellows.
The Oceanography Society (TOS) was founded in 1988 to advance oceanographic research, technology, and education, and to disseminate knowledge of oceanography and its application through research and education. TOS promotes the broad understanding of oceanography, facilitates consensus-building across all the disciplines of the field, and informs the public about ocean research, innovative technology, and educational opportunities throughout the spectrum of oceanographic inquiry. TOS welcomes members from all nations. Any individual, business, or organization interested in ocean sciences is encouraged to join and to participate in the activities and benefits of the society.
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