Speakers

Chris Fiebrich is the Director of the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and a Professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. For over two decades, he managed the Oklahoma Mesonet, a nationally recognized network of 120 weather stations providing critical data for research, agriculture, and public safety. His expertise spans mesoscale meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric instrumentation. Chris earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Meteorology from OU. His doctoral work earned the Dissertation Medal from the American Association of State Climatologists, an honor that reflects his commitment to bridging science and real-world applications. Today, he continues that mission by co-chairing the Oklahoma Mesonet Steering Committee and serving as a Certified Consulting Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society.