Kelvin Droegemeier
Kelvin Droegemeier | |
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10th Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy | |
In office January 11, 2019 – January 20, 2021 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Ted Wackler (acting) |
Succeeded by | Kei Koizumi (acting) |
Acting Director of the National Science Foundation | |
In office March 31, 2020 – June 22, 2020 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | France A. Córdova |
Succeeded by | Sethuraman Panchanathan |
Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology | |
In office March 13, 2017 – January 11, 2019 | |
Governor | Mary Fallin |
Preceded by | Stephen McKeever |
Succeeded by | Kayse Shrum |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Meteorology |
Institutions | University of Oklahoma National Science Board |
Thesis | The Numerical Simulation of Thunderstorm Outflow Dynamics (Gust Front, Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability, Wind Shear, Microbursts) (1985) |
Doctoral advisor | Robert Wilhelmson |
Kelvin Kay Droegemeier (born September 23, 1958) is an American research meteorologist, most recently having served as Director of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Droegemeier is known for his research in predicting the development of extreme weather events, and previously served as Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology and the Vice President for Research at the University of Oklahoma. He currently is serving as Regents Professor of Meteorology, Roger and Sherry Teigen Presidential Professor, and Weathernews Chair Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma.
Academic career
Droegemeier was born on September 23, 1958, in
Droegemeier's academic research has focused on extreme weather events. In the 1990s, he became known for research on computer simulations of thunderstorm development, drawing on advancements in both radar and computer technology.[4][5]
He went on to co-found two centers of the
At the conclusion of his appointment at OSTP, Droegemeier returned to the University of Oklahoma, where he serves as Regents Professor of Meteorology, Roger and Sherry Teigen Presidential Professor, and Weathernews Chair Emeritus.
Political appointments
Droegemeier served on the National Science Board for 12 years during the George W. Bush and Obama administrations[9] beginning in 2004,[5] including as Vice Chairman during 2012–2016.[7] He was appointed Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology in March 2017.[7][10]
In August 2018, Droegemeier was nominated to be the Director of the
On March 1, 2020, Vice President Pence and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced the addition of Droegemeier to the White House Coronavirus Task Force.[15] Effective March 31, 2020, he was named Acting Director of the National Science Foundation following the end of France A. Córdova's term.[16][17]
Droegemeier returned to his professorships at the University of Oklahoma when President Trump left office in January 2021.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ "Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin appoints OU vice president to serve on cabinet". OU Daily. March 9, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). University of Oklahoma. June 16, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c Zimmer, Carl (August 1, 2018). "Trump Finally Picks a Science Adviser. And Scientists? They Seem Relieved". The New York Times. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Kelvin K. Droegemeier: Biography". National Science Board. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ "History". University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology. January 4, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
- ^ S2CID 256769051.
- ^ K.S. McNutt (August 21, 2018). "Kelvin Droegemeier steps down as University of Oklahoma vp for research ahead of his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing". The Oklahoman.
- ^ a b "Trump appoints Oklahoma professor, meteorologist Kelvin Droegemeier to lead science policy office". CBS News. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Wingerter, Justin (January 2, 2019). "OU meteorologist Kelvin Droegemeier approved to be Trump's science adviser". NewsOK.com. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ a b c Romm, Tony (August 1, 2018). "Trump intends to nominate extreme-weather expert for top White House science and tech role". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- S2CID 159030706.
- S2CID 158446612. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ Smith, Marcia (February 11, 2019). "Droegemeier officially sworn in as OSTP director". Space Policy. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- National Archives.
- ^ "Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier Named Acting National Science Foundation Director". www.nsf.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ Mervis, Jeffrey (April 1, 2020). "White House science adviser Kelvin Droegemeier will also lead NSF—for now". ScienceInsider. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
External links
- Official website at the University of Oklahoma
- Appearances on C-SPAN