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	*Capabilities of Senior Staff for Production and Popular Science Education:*
		Walter A. Lyons, Ph.D., CCM, Senior Scientist, FMA Research, Inc. Six years undergraduate teaching (Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) (consistently high student ratings) Public Spokesperson on technical issues (indoor air quality) for major corporations (Honeywell, Sears) 18 years broadcast television experience, as both talent and producer Worked in major media markets (Chicago, Twin Cities, Milwaukee, ABC network)

Holds AMS Seals of Approval for TV and Radio (chaired AMS broadcast certification board) Author of numerous popular science articles in magazines Author of best-selling The Handy Weather Guide, a Paperback Book of the Month Club selection Author of long-standing yearly desk top calendar series, Weather Whys and Wonders Producer of weather graphics slide series for broadcasters (1980s) and science videos (1990s) Ongoing interaction with high school, undergraduate and graduate students at the Yucca Ridge Field Station, providing data and guidance for projects and numerous theses.
Dr. Cecil S. Keen, Professor, Atmospheric Science Program, Minnesota State University-Mankato: 20 years experience in teaching meteorology, climatology and physical geography, employing state-of-the-art science instrumentation and multi-media techniques in undergraduate classes Awarded NSF FIPSE Grant to improve pre-service training of earth science teachers Recently awarded major NSF facilities grant for developing the "Weather Analysis Laboratory for Teaching and Educational Resources" at MSU Serves on NSF educational award review panels Over 25 years collaboration with Dr. Lyons on both science on education projects TV broadcast experience (WTMJ Milwaukee), holder of AMS Seal of Approval Directed major British Petroleum sponsored Education Program for South African Schools, responsible for film, slide, and wall chart materials for K-12 teachers Consultant to the Science Museum of Minnesota for IMAX movie "Greatest Places" Produced educational resources web site on "Greatest Places" theme Photography has appeared on cover of National Geographic Earth science education specialist for both secondary and post secondary teaching.