2006 DeSouza Award

Richard D. Clark, Millersville University

The Russell L. DeSouza Award honors “individuals whose energy, expertise, and active involvement enable the Unidata Program to better serve the geosciences.”

Richard D. Clark received the 2006 Russell L. DeSouza Award for efforts and contributions through the years that truly reflect the goals and ideals of the Unidata program. Those efforts include several years on the Unidata User's committee, including service as chair.

In addition, Dr. Clark oversaw the satellite and radar floater feeds from Millersville University and organized an enthusiastically-received regional users' workshop. His advocacy on behalf of the Unidata program to a wider community that includes education-oriented initiatives has been exemplary. This not only includes outreach to the digital libraries community, but also extensive leadership in advancing the use of Unidata systems in educational contexts.

The award plaque presented to Richard Clark stated in part:

Your long association with Unidata has enriched its community and Program Center. Your paths for service and stewardship were varied... We thank you for these and many other activities that have had a lasting impact on our community. 

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