Lance Bosart SymposiumComments on Graduate Study at

Albany

George Tai-Jen Chen Chair Professor/Distinguished Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences

National Taiwan UniversityApril 19, 2013, 14:00 –14:20

D’Ambra Auditorium, Life Science BuildingThe University at Albany

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Completed a M. S. Degree

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M.S. Dr. Bosart: encouragement and suggestions Thesis published in Tellus

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Completed a Ph. D Degree

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Ph.D. Dr. Bosart: guidance, inspiration, and continuing support and encouragementThesis published in J. Atmos. Sci. (2 papers)

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Summer 1970 at Washington Park (Susie & George)

Graduate Study at Albany

Courses Taken on Graduate Study

77 Credits in Synoptic Meteorology Dynamic Meteorology Atmospheric Physics (Cloud Physics, Atmospheric Electricity…) Micrometeorology (Atmospheric Transfer Processes, Turbulence…) 24 Credits (~1/3) in Synoptic and Dynamic Meteorology, (mainly taken form Dr. Bosart)

Weather Analysis Lab.: 1st graduate course in Synoptic Meteorology taken from Dr. Bosart Great challenge for me!

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Courses taken from Dr. BosartSemester Course No. SubjectFall 1969 ATM 421 Weather Analysis Lab.

Fall 1970 ATM 619Seminar on the General Circulation of the

Atmosphere

Fall 1971 ATM 721 Special Problems in Synoptic Meteorology

Spring 1972 ATM 521 Synoptic Meteorology II

Spring 1972 ATM 719 Seminar in Synoptic Meteorology

Fall 1972 ATM 619 Seminar in Atmospheric Sciences

Spring 1973 ATM 721 Special Problems in Synoptic Meteorology

Spring 1973 ATM 522 General Circulation of the Atmosphere

Fall 1973 ATM 521 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology II

Spring 1974 ATM 521 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology II (sit in)

University administration2005, 8 – 2011, 7 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost,

National Taiwan University 2002, 8 – 2005, 7 Dean of Academic Affairs, National Taiwan

University1988, 8 – 1991, 7 Chairman, Department of Atmospheric Sciences,

National Taiwan University

Academic Society1999, 3 – 2001, 3 President, Chinese Geophysical Union.1991, 3 – 1995, 3 President, Meteorological Society of the Republic

of China

Overall Performance in Taiwan

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HonorsA. University2006-present Chair Professor of National Taiwan University 2006-present Distinguished Professor, Department of Atmospheric

Sciences, National Taiwan University2009 International Alumni Award for Exceptional

Achievement, The University at AlbanyB. National Science Council2002 Outstanding Special Invited Research Fellow Award of

National Science Council1996-2002 Special Invited Research Fellow of National Science

Council1986,1988,1990,1992

Outstanding Research Award of National Science Council

C. Ministry of Education1999 National Chair Professor

1989 Outstanding Teaching Award

1984 Outstanding Research Award

D. Society

2001 Fellow, the Meteorological Society of the Republic of China

1998 “Common Wealth Magazine” elected as one of 200 most influential persons during the past 400 years history of Taiwan

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"The Greatest Sage and Teacher of China" -- Confucius (B.C. 551-479)

Dr. Bosart to me Once a teacher, for life a father-figure (一日為師，終身為父 )

Influenced My Life the Most

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Overall

Through Dr. Bosart’s loving teaching in all aspects, I have gained precious wisdom,which tremendously influenced my life, either in academic achievement or in personal characters. Never will I forget the kindnesses, patience, and love that he cultivated in my heart, so I may harvest the abundant fruit in my life today. Hardly, could I put down my gratitude in word, and all I could say is “Thank you so much Dr. Bosart”

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He is so happy with students’ decoration on his office door for his 70th birthday on 24 August 2012.

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He is so happy to have Kittie Ellie “help” him write email and do things on his Mac Laptop.