Category: Meteorology
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Jerry Brotzge, University at Albany – Improving Weather Operations
On University at Albany Week: Predicting the weather remains tricky. Jerry Brotzge, research scientist, explores how to make it a bit easier for forecasters. Dr. Jerry Brotzge is a Research Scientist and Program Manager of the New York State Mesonet (NYSM; http://nysmesonet.org) at the University at Albany. Jerry completed his undergraduate work in meteorology at…
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Andrea Lang, University at Albany – What Is The Polar Vortex?
It’s time again for the polar vortex to invade the U.S. and the news. Andrea Lang, assistant professor of atmospheric and environmental sciences at the University at Albany, explores what the polar vortex is and why it keeps making us bundle up during the winter months. Andrea Lopez Lang is an assistant professor in the…
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Michael Mann, Penn State University – Extreme Weather and Climate Change
Is climate change causing more extreme weather events? Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Meteorology and Director of the Earth System Science Center at Penn State University, delves into this question. Mann is author of more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, and has published three books including Dire Predictions: Understanding Climate Change, The Hockey Stick…
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Joseph Dwyer, University of New Hampshire – Lightning
Thunderstorms are a summertime staple across the country. Joseph Dwyer, professor of physics at the University of New Hampshire, explains scientists are still studying these storms to get a handle on how they actually work. Joseph Dwyer received his PhD in physics from the University of Chicago in 1994, working on cosmic-ray astrophysics. He worked…