Jane Lubchenco confirmed as head of NOAA
OSU marine biologist Jane Lubchenco has been confirmed as the new undersecretary of the U.S. Commerce Department for oceans and atmosphere. The vote by the U.S. Senate makes her the first woman in charge of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which overseas fisheries, oceans and the National Weather Service. You can read more about Jane and her accomplishments at:
Obama administration strengthens NW salmon protection plan by adding measures to Bush plan
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Associated Press Writer Matthew Daly contributed to this story from Washington, D.C.
September 2009
Exploring the Oceans: A moonward gaze from a tidal shore
Oregon Live.com
Jane Lubchenco, Guest opinion
Monday August 03, 2009, 5:41 PM
NOAA's chief poses 'grand' ocean challenge
SouthCoastToday.com
By revans@s-t.com
July 21, 2009 6:00 AM
NOAA Set for Larger Policy Role Under First Female Chief
Washington Post
By Juliet Eilperin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, March 21, 2009; Page A06
OSU's Lubchenco confirmed as head of NOAA
OregonLive.com
By The Associated Press
Thursday March 19, 2009, 5:29 PM
NOAA chief's challenge: Make science useful
DenverPost.com
By Mark Jaffe
Posted: 04/05/2009 12:30:00 AM MDT
Jane Lubchenco - Distinguished Professor of Zoology
Blogs about: Lubchenco
WordPress.com
Jane Lubchenco Confirmed as NOAA Administrator
Pledges to lead with the "best science as our guide"
NOAA
March 19, 2009
Lubchenco's Goals on Oceans and Climate
New York Times
By Andrew C. Revkin
March 20, 2009, 11:29 am