Why AtmoSci?

I am a native New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island about thirty minutes away from New York City. From as early as I can remember, I have been fascinated by weather and climate, and in particular, severe weather events like tropical cyclones. My nose was constantly pressed against my window when it rained, especially during a thunderstorm. Nothing was more calming to me than a violent thunderstorm, the sound of pounding rain on the pavement outside, and the pitter-patter of rain drops on my bedroom window. Before I left for kindergarten each morning, I watched The Weather Channel and wrote weather reports for my class. (Check one out over there to the right!)

After taking Earth Science in 8th grade, I knew that I wanted to seriously pursue a career in atmospheric science. My high school years were defined by atmospheric science research on topics including paleoclimatology, hurricanes, and the lightning-hydrometeor relationship. Continuing my love of research, I studied genesis of monsoon low pressure systems and small-scale, embeded features within the eyewall of a hurricane while at Yale.

I had known for quite some time that I wanted to get my Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science. That way, I could continue expanding my knowledge of the field while conducting research, something that I clearly love to do. I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to do just that at the dynamic and world-renowned Atmospheric Science community at the University at Albany. I received my doctorate from Albany in 2019 and am currently an Associate Scientist at CIMAS-HRD.

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A weather report for my class, circa 1997.

My wonderful parents and I at my Yale graduation!





My husband and I at the Dr. Seuss museum in Springfield, MA.