Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an AGU Fellow

AGU press contact:
Hope Garland, news@agu.org (UTC-4 hours)

St. Petersburg, FL — Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Robert H. Weisberg was elected as an American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Fellow. He joined 53 other individuals in the 2022 Class of Fellows. Since 1962, the AGU Union Fellows Committee has selected less than 0.1% of members as new Fellows. AGU, a nonprofit organization that supports 130,000 enthusiasts to experts worldwide in Earth and space sciences, annually recognizes a select number of individuals as part of its Honors and Recognition program.

Robert H. Weisberg was selected because he made outstanding achievements and contributions by pushing forward the frontiers of our science. He also embodies AGU’s vision of a thriving, sustainable, and equitable future powered by discovery, innovation, and action. Equally important is that he conducted himself with integrity, respect, and collaboration while creating deep engagement in education, diversity, and outreach.

Professor Weisberg was selected for his pioneering observational and theoretical work explaining tropical and coastal ocean phenomena of interdisciplinary and societal importance.  His career included physical oceanographic studies of the tropical Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the continental shelves and estuaries. 

“I am honored to have been nominated and selected, while at the same time humbled by the recognition of my where my contributions stand within the broader spectrum of the work of my colleagues,” said Weisberg.  “I remain greatly appreciative of the encouragement provided by my early mentors, the work by my students and associates, and the freedom of inquiry afforded by the University of South Florida.”

AGU will formally recognize this year’s recipients during #AGU22 Fall Meeting, 12-16 December 2022 in Chicago, IL and online everywhere. This celebration is a chance for AGU’s community to recognize the outstanding work of our colleagues and be inspired by their accomplishments and stories. 

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