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Dr. Myers is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology” and the nation’s most respected authority on the business of meteorology, having been named “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times. He received the American Meteorological Society’s 2018 Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Applied Meteorology and the National Weather Association’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, in addition to numerous other accolades.

He has published papers in leading scientific journals, including Scientific American and The Journal of Applied Meteorology. He has made hundreds of national TV appearances throughout his career, and frequently appearing on programs such as ABC World News Tonight. His comments and expertise have appeared in Time, Inc., Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fortune, Forbes, and thousands of other publications.

Dr. Myers is a sought-out expert in international business and digital media. He has written and delivered hundreds of scientific papers and speeches over a range of subjects, including a TED Talk, and has been hailed for achievements in the U.S., China, Japan, and many other countries. He has been an invited lecturer at The New York Academy of Sciences and many scientific, leadership, and charitable organizations. He is a Trustee of the Board of Directors for the Committee for Economic Development (CED) and he is a Fellow of the Nantucket Project. 

Dr. Myers had also been an important force on the Penn State Board of Trustees for 33 years, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to education, and was awarded Penn State’s highest honors, the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Renaissance Award.

Dr. Myers donates his time and resources and is committed to giving back, including a multi-million dollar gift to Penn State for The Joel N. Myers Weather Center, a state-of- the-art teaching facility, sundials at the Nittany Lion Inn and Penn State Arboretum and the weathervane atop Beaver Stadium. In addition, he founded the Dads’ Resource Center and supports the American Cancer Society and many additional causes. A successful, inspiring, and visionary leader, Dr. Myers continues to champion global business growth at AccuWeather while helping others.