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The HistoryMakers
A Night With Warren Washington
Season 1
Episode 12
A Night With Warren Washington celebrates the life of a scientific pioneer who became a leader in climate modeling research, advised five U.S. presidents, and stood at the forefront of science policy in the United States. As a young man who came of age during the Civil Rights Era, Washington broke barriers as the second African American to earn a Ph.D. in meteorology.
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