b'Honorary DegreeIn honor of her brilliant career and historic accomplishments in the field of atmospheric science, the University is proud to confer upon Susan Solomon the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa.HONORARY DEGREE CITATIONSusan Solomon, as an internationally renowned atmospheric scientist, your impact on scholarship, culture, and societal well-being is profound. Your achievements have left an indelible mark on the fields of atmospheric science and climate research, particularly through your insights in explaining the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole, the irreversibility of global warming linked to anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, and the influence of the ozone hole on the climate of the southern hemisphere.Your groundbreaking research played a crucial role in identifying and elucidating the mechanisms behind the Antarctic ozone hole, leading to the historic Montreal Protocolan international treaty that successfully curtailed the use of ozone-depleting substances and helped protect the Earths fragile ozone layer. Your contributions have deepened scientific knowledge and led to tangible policy actions that are safeguarding the environment and the health of future generations.With your Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, you began your career as scientist for NOAA in Boulder, Colorado, before joining the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where you are the Lee and Geraldine Martin Professor of Environmental Studies.By bridging the gap between scientific research and policymaking, you have been instrumental in driving global efforts to address climate change. As co-chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I, you led the process that produced the influential IPCC Working Group I Fourth Assessment Climate Science Report. When IPCC received half of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, you shared a stage, receiving the prize with former Vice President Al Gore, who received the other half. This accomplishment exemplifies your dedication to bringing together diverse perspectives to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.As a tireless advocate for public understanding of climate science, you have expanded awareness of the environmental issues we face. And your clear and compelling communication style has made complex scientific concepts accessible to a wide audience, fostering a sense of urgency and collective responsibility to address environmental changes. Your contributions have been recognized by being elected as a member of National Academy in Sciences, receiving numerous awards including U.S. National Medal of Science, and being awarded honorary doctor degrees by 20 universities including University of Colorado, Oxford University and Duke University.You have a close connection with the University of Washington as you spent two sabbaticals with the Department of Atmospheric Sciences in the College of the Environment, during which you offered a graduate course on ozone depletion and climate change. You also were the Robert Fleagle Endowed Lecturer, speaking on A Brief History of Environmental Successes. For your exceptional contributions to scholarship, your transformative impact on global environmental policy, and your unwavering dedication to fostering a more sustainable and informed society, the University of Washington is proud to confer upon you the honorary degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa. 10 '