Susan Solomon

For the co-founder of the New York Stem Cell Foundation, see Susan L. Solomon.

Susan Solomon
Solomon in 2018
Born
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Alma mater
Known forOzone Studies
AwardsNational Medal of Science (1999)
V. M. Goldschmidt Award (2006)
William Bowie Medal (2007)
Volvo Environment Prize (2009)
Vetlesen Prize (2012)
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2012)
Crafoord Prize (2018)
Scientific career
FieldsAtmospheric chemistry
InstitutionsMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Susan Solomon is an American atmospheric chemist, working for most of her career at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).[1] In 2011, Solomon joined the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she serves as the Ellen Swallow Richards Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry & Climate Science.[2] Solomon, with her colleagues, was the first to propose the chlorofluorocarbon free radical reaction mechanism that is the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole.[1] Her most recent book, Solvable: how we healed the earth, and how we can do it again (2024) focuses on solutions to current problems, as do books by data scientist Hannah Ritchie, marine biologist, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.[3]

Solomon is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the European Academy of Sciences, and the French Academy of Sciences.[4] In 2002, Discover magazine recognized her as one of the 50 most important women in science.[5] In 2008, Solomon was selected by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.[6] She also serves on the Science and Security Board for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.[7]

  1. ^ a b "InterViews". National Academy of Sciences. July 26, 2004. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "People". Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences website. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Buckley was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Susan Solomon: Pioneering Atmospheric Scientist". Top Tens: History Makers. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. January 5, 2007. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Svitil, Kathy (November 13, 2002). "The 50 Most Important Women in Science". Discover. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  6. ^ "The 2008 TIME 100", Time.
  7. ^ "Science and Security Board". Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Retrieved February 6, 2019.