Michael Mann

Dr. Michael E. Mann stands as one of the world's most influential climate scientists, currently serving as Presidential Distinguished Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and inaugural Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action. His groundbreaking work includes the famous "hockey stick" graph, which demonstrated unprecedented warming trends over the past millennium. After earning degrees from UC Berkeley and Yale University, Mann has shaped climate science through pioneering statistical techniques and climate reconstruction methods. His scientific contributions earned him election to both the National Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society, along with numerous prestigious awards including the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement and the Hans Oeschger Medal. As co-founder of RealClimate.org and author of several influential books, Mann has become a powerful voice in climate communication and policy advocacy. His recent legal victory in a defamation case, resulting in a $1 million judgment, highlighted his persistent defense of climate science against misinformation. Throughout his career at institutions including Penn State University and now UPenn, Mann has consistently worked to advance public understanding of climate change while contributing to major scientific assessments, including the IPCC Third Assessment Report, which helped earn the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for the IPCC.