Brenda BowenA decorated interdisciplinary earth scientist, he was appointed dean of the University of Utah’s School of Atmospheric Sciences (ATMOS).
Member of the Department of Geology, Global Change and Sustainability Center (GCSC), replaced by Bowen John Horrellwas led by Atmos for 5 years.
“Brenda Bowen is an internationally renowned researcher and experienced academic leader,” said University Dean Peter Trapa. Faculty of Science. “Bowen’s vision will take the atmospheric sciences department in exciting new directions.”
This university recently merged with the University of Mining and Geosciences. geology and geophysics and of atmospheric science.
“As you all know, Brenda is a dynamic leader on campus with a collaborative vision in scholarship and research,” outgoing Dean Darryl Butt told colleagues. “I am really looking forward to seeing you all continue to break down academic barriers and, as I like to say, make 2 plus 2 greater than 4 and see the inter-departmental synergies in an integrated university structure.”
Bowen will continue to serve as GCSC Director and will begin his new role on July 1st.
Brenda Bowen, U.S. Atmospheric Sciences Director
“I look forward to leading ATMOS in a way that creates a stronger connection between our department and the Faculty of Science as a whole,” she said. “My goals are field stations and faculty leadership in long-term field-based scientific advancement, commitment to conducting and promoting community-based research of critical social relevance, and future career advancement. It further strengthens our dedication to training students for
Bowen’s work explores the links between sedimentology, geochemistry, and environmental change, especially in extreme environments. Recent research has focused on how surface processes, groundwater flows and geochemical changes affect landscape evolution in artificially engineered systems. This research relies on a variety of laboratory-based analytical techniques such as field observations, satellite and airborne remote sensing, geochemistry and microscopy.
In addition to geological research and teaching, Bowen addresses critical issues related to understanding global change and creating sustainable solutions related to energy, resources, climate and equity. It promotes interdisciplinary sustainability research, practice, and academic programs.
ATMOS is Weather and climate-related research He is internationally recognized for his expertise in education and cloud-climate interactions in the mountain west, mountain meteorology, climate physics and climate dynamics, weather and climate modeling, and tropical meteorology.
Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the department is committed to research and education that provides the knowledge and tools to understand the challenges posed by dangerous weather and climate change in the 21st century.
Student-centered departments have faculty members who act as dedicated mentors and classroom teachers. Some ATMOS professors have won university or university-wide teaching awards. For more information, see the ministry’s 2023 magazine. air flow.
