College students from across the country are working with atmospheric science researchers who lead their field, and interact with graduate students on cutting-edge projects through the Research Experience for Undergraduates, or REU, program.
Kate O’Dell’s air quality research has led to an adventurous and informative summer that may affect her career path.
Atmospheric science graduate students Jingyuan Li and Rung Panasawatwong will receive funding from the Assisting Students, Cultivating Excellence, Nurturing Talent or ASCENT program to pursue research opportunities outside the United States.
Phil Klotzbach from CSU's Tropical Meteorology Project is working with the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre to crunch 35 years of hurricane data and compare it to conditions in real time.
CSU atmospheric science students Sam Childs, Faith Groff and Chelsea Nam are among the 25 chosen for an Advanced Study Program colloquium, hosted annually by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) .
The long-term effects of smoke have only recently come into focus, with estimates that chronic smoke exposure causes about 20,000 premature deaths per year.
Assistant Professor Emily Fischer talked with Science Friday about the chemical reactions in smoke plumes.
The Viewpoints lecture series, part of Off the Hook Arts Summerfest, will be during noon hours, June 18-July 11.
CIRA researcher Adele Reinking discusses the unique challenges women face in field research, where a culture of support helps to ensure success for female scientists