2 May 2008
Susan Solomon, CSD senior scientist, has been named by Time Magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people of 2008. She is one of 19 people named in the "Scientists and Thinkers" category of the listing. The printed copies of the special issue will hit the news stands on May 12, but the story is online now.
This is the fifth year that Time Magazine has published its list. The list spans politics, entertainment, the arts, science, business, and others.
Each of the 100 is featured with a 1-page profile. Solomon's profile, written by IPCC Chair Rajendra Pachauri, mentions Solomon's scientific achievements related to the Antarctic ozone hole and her work as Co-Chair of the science working group of IPCC. The latter effort was recognized with the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize that was shared by the IPCC and former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore, Jr.