My work is focused on improving our understanding of weather and climate. While it is true that climate is the statistics of weather, the interpretation of the statistics is subtle - especially when extreme events are involved. I chose to study Atmospheric science because I was interested pursuing questions about geophysical fluid dynamics. As my career at CCNY has evolved, my interests have grown. I now spend more time considering the societal impacts of the weather and climate physics that I study. The work that I pursue is applicable to near-term weather hazard preparedness and long-term climate adaptation. I am lucky to be in a field in which I get to pursue unique physics problems while simultaneously working to help solve real-life problems that impact society. 

I am also very interested in helping to diversify the earth sciences community. I love working at CCNY because the students that I teach and mentor come from diverse backgrounds and bring rich new perspectives. Or to say it another way: in my time at CCNY, I've learned as much from the students as I've taught. 

Here is an alternative photo of me that captures more attitude (btw, I love layering jackets).

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