Scholarship Opportunities
Lynton "Lynn" W. Baker graduated from Del Mar High School in San Jose, Santa Clara University (BS, Combined Science) and California State University at San Jose (MS, Air Quality Management). He retired in 2024 after a 39-year career with the California Environmental Protection Agency's California Air Resources Board (CARB). As a CARB Staff Air Pollution Specialist and environmental scientist, Lynn was devoted to the broader mission of California state service and worked tirelessly to improve, protect, and preserve outdoor and indoor air quality for Californians. His work at CARB paved the way for establishing a national formaldehyde emissions standard to protect all Americans in their homes. Lynn was widely respected for his unwavering ethical standards, impressive technical expertise, and thoughtful collaborative spirit. He was known as a mentor to countless colleagues and young professionals and held a deep belief in the power of public service to improve lives. He received numerous recognitions throughout his career including CARB's Award of Excellence in 2010. Lynn's love of the outdoors was reflected in running cross country in high school and college, hiking, bicycling, tennis, and bird watching in Sacramento, as well as during his travels throughout the United States to visit family and friends. Meteorology and astronomy were passions throughout his life. In his youth, Lynn played cello and sang in school and church choirs. For years he volunteered with the YMCA and Special Olympics. Most of all, Lynn will be remembered as a devoted son, treasured cousin, and compassionate friend. He was quick to offer help and support to anyone in need. We will miss his gentle smile, sense of humor, enthusiasm for the San Francisco Giants, encyclopedic knowledge of the great outdoors, and unwavering friendship. Endowment established in recognition of Lynton "Lynn" W. Baker by Alum Dian (Gaffen) Seidel, MS Meteorology, 84. This endowed scholarship fund will provide an annual scholarship for at least one undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science. ● Preference/Priority shall be given to students focusing their studies in either air quality or weather forecasting (subjects keen to Lynn Baker). ● Preference shall be given to first-generation students.
Direct Giving Link - Please use Endowment Principal Account Number: 062-1505-6830
