Dr. Maria J. Molina

Assistant Professor

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I am an Assistant Professor within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland and an Affiliate Faculty with the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). I am also affiliated with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado and am an Adjunct Assistant Professor within the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University. I am Vice-Chair of the AMS STAC Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications to Environmental Science and am a member of the AMS Board on Representation, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity (BRAID).

Siddharth Cherukupalli

CS Undergraduate

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I am a second-year Computer Science major at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have previous research experience and also lead a STIC course in the CS department. I am interested in the application of Computer Science, specifically Machine Learning/NLP, to solve real-world issues related to climate. I think this is an intersection that has not been explored in-depth yet, so there is a lot of potential in terms of utilizing the most pivotal invention of our generation to solve a pressing issue. Outside of research, I like to spend a lot of my time keeping up with the stock market and watching basketball.

Alex Alvin Cheung

AOSC PhD Student

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I am a Graduate Research Assistant within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. I earned a B.S. in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (w/ honors) at Penn State. My research interest involves studying tropical cyclones (TCs) and understanding the mechanisms that control their intensity and storm motion. My current research focuses on using machine learning (ML) techniques to study TCs (e.g., Secondary Eyewall Formations). At UMD, I will continue my studies in TCs with ML applications. Outside of research, I have a strong interest in teaching, especially in core science courses and helping students with coding.

Heather Fettke von Koeckritz

AOSC/MechEng Undergraduate

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I am an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences with a minor in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the University of Maryland, College Park. My research interests involve renewable energy, coastal processes, and climate change. My current research will involve training ML models to analyze and further understand the impacts of stratospheric aerosol injection on climate patterns. I hope to be able to continue my research using ML after graduating and possibly pursue an advanced degree in engineering or computer science. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and sailing.

Bhuvan Jammalamadaka

CS Undergraduate

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I am a second-year Computer Science student at the University of Maryland, College Park. I have gained valuable experience as an undergraduate research assistant and course instructor in the UMD STIC program. I am particularly interested in the intersection of Computer Science and Climate because of the critical role that technology can play in mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing our carbon footprint. By utilizing the advancements in computer science and technology, we have the potential to create more sustainable systems and solutions to address this global issue. In addition to my research pursuits, I enjoy staying informed about financial markets and engaging in chess as a leisure activity.

Jhayron Steven Perez Carrasquilla

AOSC PhD Student

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I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland, College Park and am working as a Graduate Research Assistant. I earned a bachelor's and master's degree in engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. My main research interests are moist convection and extreme rainfall events. My work has focused on applying machine learning and numerical modeling to meteorology, hydrology, and air quality problems. I also love sports, movies and books.

Varun Vishnubhotla

CS Undergraduate

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I'm an undergraduate student studying Computer Science with a minor in Statistics at the University of Maryland, College Park. My research interests lie in using Machine Learning (ML) to analyze the implications of climate misinformation. My current research involves using Natural Language Processing to conduct social media sentiment analysis and analyze prediction capabilities of specific climate patterns. I hope to continue researching in various ML subsets and use this experience for professional enrichment, while also providing exposure to graduate level practicums. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy drawing, keeping up with football and basketball, and listening to music.

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