Jenni Evans was a giant in meteorology and interdisciplinary research. When I joined Penn State, she helped appoint me as a co-hire at the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS). It was—and remains—an important appointment that enriched my experience, as I got to mix with and learn from colleagues and friends across the university.

Jenni was generous with her time and invited me to join her in expanding ICDS’s global footprint—one conversation and one event at a time. When she retired last year, we at ICDS, her husband Bruce, and senior vice president for research Andrew Read wished her well.

As the Penn State community gathers tomorrow to celebrate her life and towering achievements, I am blessed to have known her personally. She was as remarkable as she was inspiring. My “Profiles in Leadership” interview with her in 2024 may have been the last one she gave. In it, she reflects on her life, work, and more. With her passing, I hope those seeking a trace of her vivacious personality or penetrating insights will find it there.

“Penn State mourns loss of world-renowned meteorologist Jenni Evans” https://www.psu.edu/news/earth-and-mineral-sciences/story/penn-state-mourns-loss-world-renowned-meteorologist-jenni-evans

Penn State Dickinson Law Profiles in Leadership Interview with Jenni Evans:

Delighted to see that the latest episode of Global IP Spotlight featuring Japan is out!

I enjoyed speaking with Hiroyuki Hashimoto (Shiga International Patent Office), Dr. Joe Hüg (iU 情報経営イノベーション専門職大学 Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation), Akiko Kosaka (SUGIMURA & Partners), Nahoko Ono (Lerner David), Chammika Subasinghe (Rakuten Mobile, Inc.), and Kohei Wachi (Mori Hamada & Matsumoto)

Check it out here: https://www.pli.edu/programs/global-ip-spotlight–japan/430177

My interview with CTFN’s Ryan Lynch on the CMRX/Jazz merger:
https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/ctfn-interviews-associate-dean-daryl-lim-cmrxjazz-merger

Delighted to join staff and faculty colleagues in welcoming Hon. Micaela Alvarez (District Court for the Southern District of Texas) and Hon. Ivan Lemelle (District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana) over lunch at Penn State Dickinson Law. With Alexandra Dunn Melissa Walters Giselle Santibanez Bania Shaakirrah R. Sanders Emily Spottswood Ronnie Gipson Jr. Rebecca Schreiber, M.Ed.

Judges Alvarez and Lemelle spoke with our students about their career journey, immigration law, and voting rights. Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dickinson-law_weare-pennstate-dickinsonlaw-activity-7308865670228684801-x9ng?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHATWQB-pkPwHfotg5EgiwjDM9F4KIy_Pw

[President Klaus Grabinski: Leadership, Law, and the Future of the Unified Patent Court]

Delighted to sit down with President Klaus Grabinski, who serves as President of the Court of Appeal and Chairperson of the Presidium of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). His perspectives on resilience, adaptability, and leadership—both in law and life—were inspiring.

President Grabinski’s distinguished career spans decades in the judiciary, including his tenure on the German Federal Court of Justice’s 10th Civil Division, where he shaped patent litigation jurisprudence. His journey from law student to leading one of Europe’s most significant judicial institutions is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and a deep commitment to justice.

In our conversation, he shared his thoughts on life and leadership, from his early years and passion for mountain climbing to navigating the complexities of working in a multicultural court. We also delved into decision-making at the UPC, the role of English and German judgments, and AI and SEP regulation in the EU.

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