Professor Richard Mead Goody (1921-2023): A Life in Three Acts

Professor Goody's illustrious scientific career spanned several decades and is best categorized into three pivotal phases, each representing roughly a third of his life: Pioneer of the Stratosphere, Center for Earth and Planetary Physics, and The Sun Never Sets. In the subsequent epilogue, Epilogue: Contemplations and Perspectives, I recount many dialogues and communications I have had with Professor Goody. They shed light on him, not just as a scientific titan but as an in-dividual full of fervor, inspiration, ambition, and wisdom in the face of human challenges. His insights, drawn from a unique intellectual vantage point, provide invaluable lessons for budding scientists and seasoned professionals alike.

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This article discusses Professor Goody's illustrious scientific career, which can be divided into three pivotal phases. The article highlights Professor Goody's insights and wisdom as a scientist, which provide invaluable lessons for both emerging scientists and seasoned professionals.