Lonnie G. Thompson, PhD
Professor, Senior Research Scientist
Lonnie G. Thompson, a Distinguished University Professor at The Ohio State University, and senior research scientist, specializes in paleoclimatology, ice cores, and climate change. He's a pioneer in tropical ice core paleoclimatology, using solar-powered drilling equipment in regions like the South American Andes, the Himalayas, and Kilimanjaro. Thompson's research highlights the Earth's climate system's interconnections, particularly focusing on El Niño and monsoon systems. His glacier observations reveal the alarming impact of global warming, exceeding natural climate variability for millennia.
Keith R. Mountain, PhD
Associate Professor
Keith R. Mountain, Ph.D., an associate professor, focuses on climatology, climate change, radiative and surface energy balances, statistical analysis, geomorphology, and glaciology. His research extends to Arctic and Alpine environments, and he is dedicated to geographic education.
Justin Gillis
Environmental Science Reporter
Justin Gillis, a New York Times reporter, specializes in environmental science, particularly climate change. He authored "Temperature Rising" from 2010 to 2013, earning the John B. Oakes Award. In 2014, he led "The Big Fix," critically assessing climate change solutions. Gillis joined the Times in 2010 and previously served as an editor covering energy and food. With a journalism degree from the University of Georgia, he has worked for the Associated Press, The Miami Herald, and The Washington Post.
J. Madeleine Nash
Senior Science Correspondent
Time magazine's senior science correspondent, J. Madeleine Nash, known for her impactful cover stories, such as "How Life Began" and "Evolution's Big Bang." Nash has made significant contributions to climate science reporting. Originally from Greensboro, NC, she joined Time as a "clip girl" in 1965 and rose through the ranks. Nash's impactful reporting spans critical topics, shedding light on climate change's scientific aspects.
César A. Portocarrero Rodríguez
Engineer, Edmund Hillary Medal Winner
César A. Portocarrero Rodríguez, awarded the 2017 Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal, is a Peruvian engineer known for his work on glacial lakes in the Andes. He addresses climate change-related risks, including glacial lake outburst floods and melting glaciers. Portocarrero's efforts extend to international collaboration, sharing expertise in sustainable practices in high-altitude regions.
Kim M. Cobb, PhD
Professor, Climate Scientist
Kim M. Cobb, an American climate scientist, is a professor at Brown University and directs its Institute for Environment and Society. She specializes in oceanography, geochemistry, and paleoclimate modeling. Cobb's research uses corals and cave stalagmites to study past climate change, contributing to over 100 peer-reviewed publications. She also played a crucial role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report. She has received awards like the NSF CAREER award and the Hans Oeschger Medal for her significant contributions to climate science.
Dr. Michael E. Mann, PhD
Professor, Climate Researcher
Dr.Mann is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, known for climate research. He played key roles in IPCC reports, received awards like NOAA's outstanding publication award, and contributed to the Nobel Peace Prize. Mann is an influential communicator, authoring books, and co-founding RealClimate.org. He's a Fellow of prestigious scientific organizations and received the Leo Szilard Award and Humanist of the Year in 2023. His work focuses on climate change's science, impacts, and policy implications.
Ellen Mosley-Thompson, PhD
Professor, Senior Climate Scientist
Ellen Mosley-Thompson, a Distinguished University Professor in Geography (Atmospheric Sciences), specializes in paleoclimatology, ice cores, and climate change. She utilizes ice cores from polar ice sheets and mountain ice fields to reconstruct Earth's climate history. With extensive field experience, including leading expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland, her research focuses on abrupt climate changes, glaciology, glacier retreat, Holocene climate variability, and climate change in Polar Regions.
Regina Thompson
Assistant Director, Victim Services Division
Regina Thompson is the Assistant Director of the FBI's Victim Services Division since July 2020. She has an extensive FBI career, with roles in intelligence and leadership positions. Before the FBI, she worked in counseling and education. Thompson holds a graduate degree in social work/clinical counseling and undergraduate degrees in Chinese language and criminology.
Yao Tandong, PhD
Prominent Glaciologist
Yao Tandong is a prominent glaciologist specializing in climate change impacts on the Tibetan Plateau. His research on ice cores and stable isotopes reveals significant warming trends over the past century. He has conducted extensive fieldwork, authored over 200 publications, and received numerous awards for his contributions. As a member of various scientific organizations, including AGU and AAAS, he continues to advance our understanding of high-altitude environmental changes.