The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ward R. Seguin as chief editor of the Glossary of Meteorology, effective January 1, 2018. Dr. Seguin succeeds Mary Cairns, who served as the Glossary's chief editor from January 2013 through December 2017.
Dr. Seguin is a Fellow of AMS and served as Commissioner of the AMS Scientific and Technological Activities Commission from 2013 to 2015. In 2009, Seguin retired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration after 36 years of government service and is currently affiliated with Riverside Technology, Inc. of Fort Collins, Colorado.
First established in 1959, the Glossary of Meteorology is among the leading reference sources in meteorology and related sciences. In 2013, the Glossary was converted to an electronic version and is now a living document, with updates as terms evolve. The chief editor for the Glossary is responsible for updating and revising existing terms and adding new terms.
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