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05 / CAREER DIRECTION

A forecast is only
the beginning.

My goal is to connect atmospheric science with decisions that help people prepare and reduce weather-related harm.

WHERE I WANT TO GO

Forecasting with
a public purpose.

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

What does a forecast mean for a decision?

I’m interested in how forecast information helps organizations anticipate impacts, weigh uncertainty, and prepare.

02 / WATER & RISK

How do weather and infrastructure interact?

The relationship between heavy rainfall, reservoir operations, and flooding has made me curious about how utilities and communities manage water-related risk.

03 / COMMUNICATION

How can the science reach more people?

I want to explain uncertainty and impacts in language people can use, particularly when the weather is consequential.

DURING COLLEGE

Keep widening
the foundation.

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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