Science Communication
I believe it is important to communicate the science underlying our understanding of climate change to the public. I strive to be an engaging and clear communicator so that communities, stakeholders, and policy makers can make appropriate decisions regarding the future of our climate. In recent years I have had many opportunities to do so through media outlets, public-facing panels, and guest lecturing.
If you would like me to contribute to a media story or a panel, or guest lecture for your class, please email me. I am happy to chat about my own research, other people's related research, our general scientific understanding of climate change and/or current extreme climate events.
Contributions to the media
“Western wildfires are making far away storms more dangerous”, NPR (2022)
“The drought in the western U.S. could last until 2030”, National Geographic (2022)
“Melting Arctic sea ice linked to ‘worsening fire hazards’ in western US”, CarbonBrief (2021)
“As ‘mudslides on steroids’ threaten, Santa Cruz Mountain dwellers ponder new normal”, Lookout Santa Cruz (2020)
Amazon and California Fires Media Availability, AGU Fall Meeting (2019)
Guest on Ocean Solutions: a NOISE Lab podcast
Expert contribution
Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI), NCAR Climate Data Guide
CHIRPS: Climate Hazards InfraRed Precipitation with Station data, NCAR Climate Data Guide
Understanding Climate Change Through the Science of Water: Hydrology and Climatology, AARP-California & WELL Virtual Water Symposium (2022)
State on Fire: Exploring Links Between California’s Fires and Climate Change, Washington, D.C. Columbia Alumni Association (2021)
Guest lecturer
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO - Course: Atmospheric Dynamics (2022)
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN - Course: Current and Future Trends in Extreme Weather (2020)