DRI scientist leads planning of national air quality forecasting research program

Dr. William Stockwell, a DRI scientist who specializes in the chemistry of air pollution, has completed a one-year special assignment as chief scientist for air quality with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Stockwell developed the research plan for enhancing the National Weather Service's national air pollution forecasting system. He worked with NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to develop a strategy for a 10- to 15-year research plan that would involve American university and government scientists.