Tag: in memoriam

Mourning the Passing of Robert E. Dickinson, AGU Past President and Distinguished Earth System Scientist

18 September 2026 by American Geophysical Union

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that Professor Robert E. Dickinson passed away on 11 September 2026. One of the most influential Earth system scientists of our time, Dr. Dickinson’s remarkable career spanned more than six decades, helping shape modern understanding of the climate system through pioneering contributions to atmospheric dynamics, … Read more

AGU mourns the passing of Michael McElroy, distinguished planetary and atmospheric scientist

18 February 2026 by American Geophysical Union

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Michael McElroy, who died last month at the age of 86. Dr. McElroy was a towering figure in the Earth and space sciences—a brilliant atmospheric scientist whose contributions fundamentally shaped our understanding of planetary atmospheres, climate science, and environmental policy. His career spanned more than … Read more

In memoriam: Eugene Parker

17 March 2022 by Susan Lozier

AGU mourns the passing of solar astrophysicist Eugene N. Parker, a pioneer in the study of solar wind, namesake of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and an active member of the AGU community.