Mark Wysocki

Mark Wysocki is a Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. He previously served as New York State Climatologist (2002–2024) and has held roles such as Director of Undergraduate Studies in Atmospheric Sciences (2005–present) and Faculty Advisor to the Cornell Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (1989–present). His research focuses on air pollution, weather analysis, and meteorological education.

Education:

• BSc, University of Arizona, 1976
• MSc, Cornell University, 1989

Research Interests: Dr. Wysocki explores air pollution impacts on human health, forecasting methodologies, and geophysical fluid dynamics. He develops educational materials for K-12 teachers and the public, addressing topics like climate change and environmental policy.

Awards & Recognition:

• Edward N. Lorenz Teaching Excellence Award (2017)
• Multiple teaching and advising awards from Cornell and the AMS

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Northeast Regional Climate Center, contributing to climate modeling and public outreach efforts.