Degrees and Information:
Master of Science in Atmospheric Science: State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science: University of Rochester
Storrs, CT
At the University of Connecticut, I am a graduate student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, advised by Marina Astitha and Diego Cerrai. One of my research foci is on developing machine learning models to predict weather-related power outage events. Please visit the Eversource Energy Center website for more information about these projects. In addition, I am conducting analysis on winter precipitation data collected at the University of Connecticut during NASA’s IMPACTS campaign. Please see the research tab for more info.
Albany, NY
At the University at Albany, I was graduate student in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, advised by Kristen Corbosiero, Andrea Lang, Nick Bassill, and Ross Lazear. My research focused on using machine learning to improve forecasts of winter mixed precipitation events across New York. This research was funded by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) grant, which features collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS) Albany forecast office. If you are interested in learning more about this project, please visit the research tab. I was also the President of the UAlbany Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences graduate student association from 2021-2022. I led our efforts to support over 70 graduate students through programming and outreach activities and acted as a liaison to the department and university.
Rochester, NY
In 2020, I graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in environmental science with a focus on climate science. While in Rochester, I also participated in a community engaged project where I worked with the City of Rochester at redeveloping brownfield sites. This project combined my love of science with my desire to make a difference in my community. I served in additional leadership capacities throughout my time at Rochester including mentoring first year student leaders and leading the athletics department student workers in support of gameday and daily athletic center operations. In addition to my education in Rochester, I participated in two summer research experiences. In 2018, I worked at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center where I studied the somatic growth rate of Pacific Hake and Lanternfish under Paul Chittaro; this experience allowed me to participate in lab and field work. In 2019, I participated in a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Texas A&M University where I examined the near storm environments of tornadic storms embedded in landfalling tropical cyclones under Chris Nowotarski.
Personal
Growing up just outside of Chicago, Illinois, I was surrounded by constantly changing weather and a wide range of weather phenomenon. Because of that, I am driven by my passion for communicating complex weather and climate topics and issues to a broader audience. A continued goal of mine is bridging the communication gap between the science and the people impacted by the science. This is a complex issue that is becoming more and more important in our world. When not at work, I enjoy spending time outside, cooking and baking, and being with my family and friends. When it’s warm enough, I can be found riding my bicycle throughout Connecticut.