Jeffrey R. Key

Dr. Jeff Key is a scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the Space Science and Engineering Center. He retired from NOAA in August 2024. He was formerly the Chief of the Program Management Branch in the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), NOAA/NESDIS. His research focuses on developing innovative methods to observe the polar regions from space, improving our understanding of polar climates, and expanding cryospheric observations internationally. Jeff has served on a variety of international panels, and currently leads the Cryosphere and Polar Observations Team of the World Meteorological Organization’s Global Cryosphere Watch.

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Jeff Key
Space Science and Engineering Center
University of Wisconsin
1225 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53706

Phone: (608) 890-4239
email: jeff.keyCHARACTER SEQUENCE@wisc.edu

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