A few months into her graduate studies at Penn State, meteorology student Caroline Normile attended a presentation by alumnus Jonathan Petters that would inspire her for years.
Blackadar served as department head from 1967 to 1981 and was professor emeritus prior to his passing in January 2015.
Lightning strikes have not changed — they hit about the same amount as they used to, said Pennsylvania State University meteorology professor Paul Markowski.
Three Penn State Meteorology Department graduates: Morris Bender (1976,MS); Tim Marchok (1994,MS); and Robert Tuleya (1969,BS, 1971,MS) played dominant roles in the GFDL Hurricane Model development and maintenance.
“Joel Myers’ success and reputation as a globally renowned business leader, and his willingness to share the fruits of his labor with his alma mater and community, represent the very best of what it means to be a Penn Stater,” said Penn State President Eric J. Barron.