Craig Johnson is a native Iowan with a life-long interest in science and science education. Growing up in Fort Dodge he graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High, attended Iowa Central Community College, and then received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah; one in Meteorology and the other in Communications.

His professional experience has included working 27 years as a broadcast meteorologist in eastern Iowa including KWWL Television in Waterloo, WMT-AM-FM-TV in Cedar Rapids, and now with Weather Briefing, L.C., in Cedar Falls. He also writes two weekly weather columns for local newspapers. "Weather Whys Guy" is an educational column on meteorology written for the general public and "Ag Weather" provides a two-week weather outlook for anyone needing to plan outdoor work or activities. He has made numerous public appearances speaking to schools, civic groups, and professional organizations.

"The Iowa Academy of Science is an important and unique organization in Iowa . It provides scientists, science educators, students, institutions, businesses, and anyone with an interest in science, the opportunity to advance science for the betterment of all Iowans.

Please take the time to look through our web site to learn more about the Iowa Academy of Science. In particular, look at the programs and services including the Iowa Science Foundation, the Annual Meeting, the Fall ISTS Conference, the Iowa Junior Academy of Science, and efforts to improve science education. If you aren't a member please consider joining us in this endeavor. We are always looking for new people and ideas to help us fulfill our mission."

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