Velden Receives Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research
Chris Velden, senior researcher at the Space Science and Engineering Center, is the recipient of the University of Wisconsin Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research. This award, given to an independent university researcher, recognizes a lifetime achievement for significantly impacting their discipline. Velden's nomination package included strong recommendations of support from international and national institutions, including NOAA's National Hurricane Center. The award was presented on 09 May 2012 at a special Chancellor's honors ceremony.
Christopher Velden, senior scientist in the Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is pictured with the rooftop array of satellite dishes atop the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science Building. Photo credit: Bryce Richter
“Many scientists do well in a few areas, while few excel across the board,” says Jeffrey D. Hawkins of the Naval Research Laboratory in Monterey, Calif. “(Velden) has participated in more than 10 field programs around the globe, illustrating his thirst to truly understand what the atmosphere is trying to tell us via multiple airborne/satellite campaigns.”
