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Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
National
Joe Mario Pedersen

NASA’s new chief scientist absorbs climate adviser role ahead of busy year in space

ORLANDO, Fla. — A NASA change of guard took place Tuesday morning when the space weather agency officially welcomed its new chief scientist and climate adviser.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson welcomed Katherine Calvin in a press call Tuesday to the dual leadership role in the agency after the agency announced her arrival to the agency on Monday.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Kate to the NASA family, where she will bring her expertise in integrated human-Earth system modeling to help ensure the Biden administration has the data needed to achieve the critical goal of protecting our planet.” Nelson said.

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