Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - or NOAA Research - provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support our planet.
March is Women’s History Month, and all month we are recognizing the women of NOAA Research who contribute to the innovative and impactful progress towards NOAA’s mission. This week we are highlighting some of the women who are making critical contributions to NOAA’s work in severe weather research. The. Continue reading to meet five women who are advancing our knowledge of these weather systems and developing solutions to better prepare society for severe weather events.
Read about some of the things Cheyenne wishes people knew about her work, as well as what it like to be an early career professional in the field by clicking here. Read about how Shirley finds hope in technological advancements and where she wants to see her field progress in the coming years by clicking here.
In the next five years, Shirley hopes to see her field invite more conversations and active areas of research with other disciplines. She says, “our science has human, ocean, coastal, marine, and economic impacts and much more. This type of collaboration will lead to a more holistic view of our ever changing world.” For those looking to enter the field of meteorology, her advice is to always ask questions and to challenge yourself to try new things.in particular.
A fun fact about Kathryn is that she was a bartender for 25 years before entering college – to which she says, “it’s never too late to follow your dreams!” Her advice for women looking to enter the severe weather field is to talk to as many women in the field as you can. She says, “if you can find a mentor that’s great but it is equally important to just get a better idea of how others got into the field and what they like or don’t like about their work.
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