01 / WEATHER INTELLIGENCE
What does a forecast mean for a decision?
I’m interested in how forecast information helps organizations anticipate impacts, weigh uncertainty, and prepare.
CHRISTOPHER HORNESTUDENT METEOROLOGIST05 / CAREER DIRECTION
My goal is to connect atmospheric science with decisions that help people prepare and reduce weather-related harm.
WHERE I WANT TO GO
I’m interested in operational forecasting, weather intelligence, and risk management, especially where they meet public communication and emergency management.
I hope to pursue a National Weather Service internship and, eventually, a role in forecasting or public-facing work that helps communities understand hazards and respond to them.
QUESTIONS THAT MOTIVATE ME
01 / WEATHER INTELLIGENCE
I’m interested in how forecast information helps organizations anticipate impacts, weigh uncertainty, and prepare.
02 / WATER & RISK
The relationship between heavy rainfall, reservoir operations, and flooding has made me curious about how utilities and communities manage water-related risk.
03 / COMMUNICATION
I want to explain uncertainty and impacts in language people can use, particularly when the weather is consequential.
DURING COLLEGE
I want to explore as much of meteorology as I can, including instrumentation, forecasting, and tropical meteorology, while strengthening my computing and communication skills.
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