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International GEWEX Project Office (IGPO)

Address:

International GEWEX Project Office (IGPO)
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-6374  USA
E-mail:  gewex@gewex.org
Tel: 1-240-485-1855
Fax: 1-240-485-1818

Directions to IGPO

About IGPO:

IGPO plays a significant role in furthering international climate and global change research by fostering the development of GEWEX.  IGPO is the focal point for all GEWEX activities, including coordinating new initiative support and expanding international communications exchange to over 2000 scientists.

IGPO was established by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) in 1990 to support the planning of the GEWEX program, coordinate international implementation activities, and facilitate collaboration between the components of GEWEX and other related scientific efforts. IGPO operates as a component of the Joint Planning Staff of the WCRP.

IGPO is hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) as a part of the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology (GEST) Center and is operated by Science and Technology Corporation.  The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the primary sponsor of IGPO. 

IGPO Staff

All staff members may be contacted using gewex@gewex.org unless otherwise indicated.

Peter J. van Oevelen

Director, IGPO

Responsibilities:  Under the guidance of the GEWEX Scientific Steering Group, leads the development of the project elements and oversees their international coordination and implementation.

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Dawn P. Erlich

GEWEX News Editor; Web Design; Science Program Specialist

Responsibilities:  GEWEX newsletter and web site, publications, and assisting the Director of IGPO in the coordination of GEWEX activities.

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Cathryn (Cathi) E. Kulat

Responsibilities:  Publications, meetings, and all administrative support.

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The following staff provide limited support for IGPO activities (10-50% of their time)  

Richard G. Lawford

(20%)
Responsibilities: Scientific and programmatic support.

 


 

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Paul D. Try

(10%)
Responsibilities: Scientific and programmatic support.
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Robert A. Schiffer

(10%)
Responsibilities: Scientific and programmatic support.

E-mail:  schiffer@umbc.edu

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Sam Benedict

(50%)
Responsibilities - International Coordinator for Coordinated Energy and Water Cycle Observations Project (CEOP).

E-mail: sam.benedict@gewex.org

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Chinese GEWEX Coordinator

Yuping Yan
(10%)
Responsibilities:  Facilitate the development of a stronger GEWEX presence in China.

E-mail:  yanyp@cma.gov.cn

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WCRP Joint Planning Staff Contact

Valery Detemmerman
Senior Scientific Officer
WMO/World Climate Research Programme
7bis Avenue de la Paix
Case Postale No. 2300
CH-1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland
E-mail: VDetemmerman@wmo.int

Valery Detemmerman