Fond Farewell to Bernie Zak

Published: 20 January 2011

A fond farewell to Bernie Zak, Senior Scientist, Sandia National Laboratories, who retired on December 23, 2010. Bernie began his work with ARM in 1991 at the North Slope of Alaska (NSA) site in its early planning phases. As the site manager, he oversaw the development and operations of the site, was influential among climate scientists, and provided tours of the Barrow site to students as part of the “Schoolyard Talk” program. In 2006, Bernie took the role of NSA Science Liaison.

In addition to his distinguished career at Sandia and his valuable contributions to ARM, Bernie has also served as an advisor to the Arctic Research Commission (1999-2000), president (1998-2001) of the Arctic Research Consortium of the US (ARCUS), and continues to serve on their Board of Directors (1993-present). We wish you the best, Bernie!

Bernie has asked that we share his email in case anyone wants to reach him directly: BDZak@comcast.net.