UW professor emeritus honored for excellence in teaching

Donald R. Johnson, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, has been recognized with a national award for his years of excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) honored Johnson with the 2005 Teaching Excellence Award, given annually to an individual in recognition of sustained outstanding teaching and mentoring of undergraduate or graduate students in atmospheric, oceanic and related sciences. AMS presented the award Jan. 12 during the organization’s annual meeting in San Diego.

Johnson began teaching at UW–Madison in 1965; former students include many active and influential members of the atmospheric science community. He is also special projects scientist for the National Weather Service and director of Earth Sciences for the Universities Space Research Association in Columbia, Md. He is a fellow of AMS and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.