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Sidney (Sid) Thurston, Ph.D.
Director for Global Science and Technology @ EarthX | PhD
Sidney (Sid) Thurston, Ph.D. is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in engineering, science project management, and global ocean and climate research. Here are some key details about his background and current roles:
Professional Experience
Dr. Thurston currently serves as the Vice-President for Global Science and Technology at EarthX, a position he has held since January 2023.12 In this role, he focuses on:
- Raising visibility of global ocean-climate-weather science and technology efforts
- Exploring alternative energy solutions
- Empowering science-based climate adaptation
- Delivering science and technology content for EarthX's global platform
- Identifying projects for EarthX to support in areas like renewable energy, climate resilience, and eco-friendly building materials
Previous Work
Prior to joining EarthX, Dr. Thurston had a long career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
- Worked for NOAA's Climate Program Office for over two decades
- Managed Global Met-Ocean Observing Networks
- Focused on building partnerships between NOAA and developing nations for met-ocean observations
- Organized 31 met-ocean capacity building workshops across the Indo-Pacific Region
Education and Expertise
- Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography
- M.S. in Ocean Engineering
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech
Additional Roles
- Vice-Chair of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Standing Committee on Earth System Observing and Monitoring Networks2
- Member of the WMO-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Joint Collaborative Board
- Member of Tau Beta Pi, the U.S. National Engineering Honor Society
Personal Interests
Dr. Thurston enjoys bicycling, SCUBA diving, Bible study, and international travel and hiking with his wife Hiromi and their three children.2
While his LinkedIn profile mentions a connection to the Knights of Columbus, specific details about his role as Grand Knight are not provided in the given search results.
