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Ellen and Roger Revelle
Roger Revelle BiographyLong associated with the University of California, Roger Revelle was director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography from 1951 to 1964. His vision and energies led to the establishment of the UC San Diego campus, where he was a professor of science and public policy. In 1965, the first of six college campuses of UCSD was named Revelle College in his honor.For more than half a century, Revelle's counsel was sought by national and international agencies in areas ranging from the environment and education to agriculture and world population. He was described by New York Times science writer Walter Sullivan as "one of the two or three most articulate spokesmen for science in the Western World." Revelle recruited Charles David Keeling to Scripps and their collaboration resulted in the iconic global warming data set known as the Keeling Curve. Today, much of the leading-edge work in climate that is conducted at Scripps continues lines of inquiry first put forth by these two visionary thinkers. Revelle's research on climate change was a major factor in his selection for the National Medal of Science, which he was presented with in November 1990 from then-President George H.W. Bush. The medal citation reads, "for his pioneering work in the areas of carbon dioxide and climate modification, oceanographic exploration presaging plate tectonics, and the biological effects of radiation in the marine environment, and studies of human population growth and global food supplies." He was among the most sought-after speakers on science and public policy and was a prolific author with wide-ranging interests. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is grateful to the Revelle Family for their steadfast dedication and support. We are honored to have their participation and guidance as we celebrate Revelle’s life and achievements and build upon his legacy of leadership and excellence for future generations to follow. |
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