The dean of the University of Oklahoma’s College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences discussed changes, challenges and progress of the college Wednesday.
Robert Palmer, who was named dean and director of the National Weather Center earlier this year, spoke about the future of the college and NWC during the Weather Breakfast event hosted by the Norman Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland County Economic Development Coalition.
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