Elizabeth Mulvihill Page
About Elizabeth Mulvihill Page
Elizabeth Mulvihill Page serves as the Director of the UCAR Community Programs Education and Training Center and the COMET Program at UCAR, focusing on enhancing scientific literacy and global STEM education.
Work at UCAR
Elizabeth Mulvihill Page has held multiple positions at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2003. Currently, she serves as the Director of the UCAR Community Programs Education and Training Center, a role she has occupied since 2021. Additionally, she has been the Director of the COMET Program since 2017. Prior to these roles, she was the Interim Director of the Education and Training Center and Director of the COMET Program from 2019 to 2021. Her extensive experience at UCAR includes serving as Assistant Director for Administration and Operations for the COMET Program from 2014 to 2017 and as an Associate Scientist, Meteorologist, and Project Scientist from 2003 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Mulvihill Page holds advanced degrees in Atmospheric Science. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis, followed by a Master of Science and a PhD from Colorado State University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in increasing scientific literacy and supporting STEM education globally. Page's expertise is further demonstrated through her roles in various educational and professional development initiatives.
Background
Before her current roles at UCAR, Elizabeth Mulvihill Page gained experience in academia and professional organizations. She served as part-time faculty at both the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2008 to 2011 and North Carolina State University from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she was a Board Member for the American Meteorological Society's Board of Continuing Professional Development from 2011 to 2014. Her early career included a position as a Meteorologist at the Community College of the Air Force from 1987 to 1991.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Mulvihill Page has focused on enhancing public understanding of science and building environmental forecasting expertise worldwide. Her leadership roles at UCAR, particularly in the COMET Program and the Education and Training Center, reflect her commitment to advancing STEM education. Page's efforts contribute to increasing scientific literacy on a global scale, underscoring her significant role in the field of atmospheric science.