Perry Samson

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Atmospheric Science
AOSS Associate Chair
Undergraduate Advisor

Education:

Ph.D., Meteorology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research:

Chemical meteorology; computer simulation of atmospheric transport and chemistry of contaminants, applications of meteorological and air pollution instrumentation; educational technology

Specializations and Research Interests

• Air Quality
• Meteorological analysis and interpretation of atmospheric trace constituents
• Regional-scale transport and deposition of air pollutants Education
• Use of visualization in survey-level science classes
• Development of Internet-enabled learning objects

• Teaching:
  • AOSS 102, Extreme Weather

  • AOSS 463, Air Pollution Meteorology

Honors, Awards and Accomplishments

• Arthur Thurnau Professor, University of Michigan
• Co-Founder, The Weather Underground
• Founder, LivingText

Professional Service

Executive Board, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum