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Cold Regions Lab polar researcher receives honorary degree

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Public Affairs
Published May 10, 2016
Dr. Jacqueline A. Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, received an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks May 8 at UAF’s 94th commencement ceremony. Richter-Menge is a leader in polar climate physics, focusing on research of the Arctic sea ice cover from Alaska to Greenland. She currently serves as the principal investigator for major research programs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation.
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Dr. Jacqueline A. Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, received an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks May 8 at UAF’s 94th commencement ceremony. Richter-Menge is a leader in polar climate physics, focusing on research of the Arctic sea ice cover from Alaska to Greenland. She currently serves as the principal investigator for major research programs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Jacqueline A. Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, received an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks May 8 at UAF’s 94th commencement ceremony. Richter-Menge is a leader in polar climate physics, focusing on research of the Arctic sea ice cover from Alaska to Greenland. She currently serves as the principal investigator for major research programs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation.
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ARCTIC OCEAN (April 12, 2007) -- Jacqueline A. Richter-Menge was inducted into the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Gallery of Distinguished CRREL Employees June 22, 2018 in Hanover, N.H. for her exceptional service as a senior research civil engineer and Chief, Snow and Ice Branch, from 1981 through 2017. An internationally-recognized leader in polar climate physics, Richter-Menge has led or participated in more than 20 Arctic field programs and has produced more than 80 publications in scholarly journals. She was a principal investigator for major research programs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation. She has served as technical editor for the NOAA Arctic Report Card, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate Report, Annals of Glaciology, and Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans. Her accomplishments have received several professional acknowledgements to include an honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and a Presidential appointment to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission in 2016. She also received the Bronze de Fleury Medal upon her retirement in 2017. An exceptional ambassador for Arctic science, Dr. Richter-Menge not only left an indelible mark on CRREL as an outstanding scientist, communicator, and leader, but tirelessly exemplified the highest standards and traditions of CRREL and the nation.

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Dr. Jacqueline A. Richter-Menge of the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, recently received an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Richter-Menge is a leader in polar climate physics, focusing on research of the Arctic sea ice cover from Alaska to Greenland. A U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center staff member since 1981, her work has helped document the rapid changes occurring among Arctic glaciers, permafrost, snow covers and sea ice. She has led or participated in more than 20 Arctic field programs, many in collaboration with UAF researchers, and has produced more than 80 publications in scholarly journals. Her efforts have helped better understand the behavior of the sea ice cover, contributing to the safety and efficiency of energy exploration, shipping and other activities.

Richter-Menge holds a bachelor’s and a master’s in civil engineering from the University of Delaware. She is a New Hampshire professional engineer. She currently serves as the principal investigator for major research programs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation. She leads and participates on national and international science teams and committees and has served as technical editor for the NOAA Arctic Report Card, "Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate Report", "Annals of Glaciology" and "Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans".

Richter-Menge was presented the honorary degree May 8 at UAF’s 94th commencement ceremony.

The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire, is an integral component of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

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