{"id":37,"date":"2016-05-31T20:09:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T20:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.environmentanalytics.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2025-11-08T17:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T22:44:21","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.environmentanalytics.com\/?page_id=37","title":{"rendered":"Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"

Angel Adames<\/strong> – AGEP Summer Research Experience Undergraduate (2009)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
\nB.S. Theoretical Physics, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus (2010)
\nPh.D. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington (2016)<\/p>\n

Christina Aldereguia<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2009-2010)
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2010<\/p>\n

Luke Allen<\/strong> – Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant (2020-2024), Geospatial Analytics
\nCurrent Affiliation: Post doc, University of Sweden
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Statistics – North Carolina State University University – 2018
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – University of Illinois – 2020
\nPh.D. Geospatial Analytics – North Carolina State University – August 2024
\nUndergraduate Research Assistant (2017-2018)<\/p>\n

Megan Amanatides<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2014-2015)
\nCurrent Affiliation: US Environmental Protection Agency
\nB.S. Mathematics – Meredith College – May 2015
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2017
\nPh. D. Geospatial Analytics – North Carolina State University – 2021
\n
\nAnya Aponte Torres<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2021-2023)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Graduate Student, Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, North Illinois University
\nB.S. Meteorology \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2023<\/p>\n

Lily Bain<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2019-2021)
\nB.S. Statistics – North Carolina State University – May 2021<\/p>\n

Sara Berry<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2014-2015)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Epic Radiology Application, Madison, WI
\nB.S. Physics with minors in Meteorology and Mathematics – North Carolina State University – May 2015
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – University of Washington -2018<\/p>\n

John Boyer<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2008)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Staff Meteorologist, Richmond-Times Dispatch, Richmond, VA
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2011<\/p>\n

Jay Bozeman<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2007)
\nCurrent Affiliation: RF Design Engineer, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Northup Grumman, Inc.
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2009<\/p>\n

Casey Burleyson<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2009-2013)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Scientist II, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland, WA
\nNASA Earth System and Space Science Fellowship (2010-2013)
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2007
\nM.S. Applied Physics – Columbia University – 2008
\nPh.D. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2013
\n
\nKevin Burris<\/strong> \u2013 Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant (2020-2023), Atmospheric Sciences
\nCurrent Affiliation: US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
\nB.S. Synoptic Meteorology – Purdue University – 2009
\nM.S. Teachers in Geoscience – MS State – 2014
\nM.S. Atmospheric Science – Purdue University – 2018
\nPh.D. Atmospheric Science – North Carolina State University – 2023
\n
\nM. Tai Bryant<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2007-2010),
\nPost-baccalaureate Research Assistant (2010-2018),
\nB.S. Chemistry with minor in Environmental Science \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 2010<\/p>\n

Siu-Kei (Edward) Chan <\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2015-2016)
\nB.S. Computer Science – North Carolina State University – 2017<\/p>\n

Nicole Corbin<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2015-2016)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Instructional Designer, Maestro
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2014
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2016
\n
\nDeclan Crowe<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2021-2024)
\nCurrent Affiliation: FEMA
\nNOAA Lapenta Internship (2023)
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Spanish \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2024, summa cum laude, College Honors<\/p>\n

Jake Crouch Fortune<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant ( 2007-2009)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Communications and Outreach Branch Chief – NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Asheville, NC
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences\/Weather Forecasting – University of North Carolina – Asheville – 2007
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University -2009 <\/p>\n

Jeff Cunningham <\/strong>– Graduate Research Assistant (2009-2012)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Dynepic, Inc. Daytona Beach, FL
\nB.S. Meteorology – United States Air Force Academy, CO – 2002
\nM.S. Meteorology – Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, CA – 2006
\nPh.D. Meteorology – North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC – 2012<\/p>\n

Jennifer Dean<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2012-2013)
\nB.S. Biology – Coastal Carolina University – 2001
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2013<\/p>\n

Jason Endries<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2014-2015)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Operations Analyst, Carolina Solar Services, Durham, NC
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2015
\nM.A. Geography – Appalachian State University – 2017<\/p>\n

Margaret Frey<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2011-2013)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Resource Manager, Seattle City Light
\nB.S. Meteorology – University of Oklahoma- 2010
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Science – North Carolina State University – 2013<\/p>\n

Jeremy Freeman<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2009-2010)
\nB.S. Computer Engineering – North Carolina State University – 2010
\n
\nJordan Fritz<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2021-2024)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
\nDicky Morrison Undergraduate Scholarship in Meteorology (2022)
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Mathematics \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2024, magna cum laude, College Honors<\/p>\n

Andrew Hall<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2011-2014)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Risk Analyst, First Citizens Bank, Raleigh, NC
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2011
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2014<\/p>\n

Nathan Hardin<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2010-2013)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Research Associate III, NOAA\/ESRL\/GSD\/EDS, Boulder, CO
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2006
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – N.C. State University – 2008<\/p>\n

John Hader<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2015-2016)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Postdoc, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Zurich, Switzerland
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2014
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2016
\nPh.D. Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry – University of Stockholm – 2023
\n
\nRobert Harley<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2019-2021)
\nProvost Professional Experience Program (2020-2021)
\nB.S. Meteorology \u2013 North Carolina State University
\nRobert passed away in July 2021 at the age of 24. His insightful and thoughtful perspectives and keen sensor of humor are intensely missed by those who knew him. Rest in peace. <\/p>\n

Nicole Hoban<\/strong> Graduate Research Assistant (2014-2016)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Research Associate III, Northern Gulf Institute, Stennis, MS
\nB.S. Meteorology \u2013 University of Missouri \u2013 May 2014
\nM. S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 Dec 2016<\/p>\n

Lindsay Hochstatter (now Marlow)<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2017-2019)
\nCurrent Affiliation: National Weather Service, Peach Tree City, GA
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Environmental Science- North Carolina State University – 2019
\nM.S. Geography and Earth Sciences- UNC Charlotte – 2021<\/p>\n

Chris Holder<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2005-2007)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Research Associate, ICF International, Durham, NC
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2005
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2007<\/p>\n

Daniel Hueholt<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2017-2020)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Colorado College, Colorado Spring, CO
\nNational Weather Association Arthur C Pike Scholarship (2017)
\nNOAA Ernst F. Hollings Scholarship
\nB.S. Meteorology and Mathematics with a minor in Music \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2020
\nM.S. Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Colorado State University – December 2022
\nPh. D. Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Colorado State University – May 2025
\n
\nRachel Kennedy<\/strong> M.S. Graduate Research Assistant (2021-2023), Atmospheric Sciences
\nCurrent Affiliation: National Weather Service, Monterey, CA
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Mathematics \u2013 Valpariso University, Valpariso, IN \u2013 May 2021
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospherics Sciences – North Carolina State University, NC, – December 2023
\n
\nLaura Kent<\/strong> M.S. Graduate Research Assistant (2019-2021), Atmospheric Sciences
\nCurrent Affiliation: U.S. Army Dugway Proving, Utah
\nB.S. Meteorology and Computational Mathematics \u2013 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL \u2013 May 2019
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – December 2021<\/p>\n

Levi Lovell<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2015-2018)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Data Science Consultant at Guidehouse
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2018
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2020
\nM.S. Institute for Advanced Analytics, North Carolina State University – 2021<\/p>\n

Clay McGee<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2008-2010)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Senior Consultant, Advanced Analytics and Modeling Grooup, Deloitte Inc., Chicago, IL
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2010
\nNOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – Colorado State University – 2013 <\/p>\n

Lara Pagano<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2007-2008)
\nCurrent Affiliation: National Weather Service, Morehead City, NC
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2008
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – N.C. State University – 2010
\n
\nRonak Patel<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2018-2021)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Graduate Student, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, California Institute of Technology
\nProvost Professional Experience Program (2019-2020)
\nAMS Bob Glahn Scholarship in Statistical Meteorology (2020)
\nNC State University Paul A. Humphrey Meteorology Scholarship (2018-2021)
\nNC State Outstanding Graduating Senior in Atmospheric Science (2021)
\nNaval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) 2021 at the Naval Research Lab – Marine Meteorology Division
\nAMS Graduate Fellowship (Sept. 2021 \u2013 May 2022)
\nB.S. Meteorology and Statistics\u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2021<\/p>\n

Jordan Payne<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2006-2007)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Senior Environmental Specialist, Forsyth County Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection, Winston Salem, NC
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2005
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2007
\n
\nToby Peele<\/strong> Research Technican (2023 – 2024)
\nUndergraduate Research Assistant (2019-2022)
\nB.S. Environmental Science \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2022
\n
\nMcKenzie Peters<\/strong> Undergraduate Research Assistant (2019-2022)
\nCurrent Affiliation: North Carolina State Climate Office
\nProvost Professional Experience Program (2021-2022)
\nB.S. Meteorology and minors in Mathematics and Environmental Science \u2013 North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2022
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana – May 2024<\/p>\n

Spencer Rhodes<\/strong> \u2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Research positions
\nCurrent Affiliation: Manifold Inc.
\nResearch Assistant (2020- 2021)
\nGraduate Research Assistant (2017-2019)
\nUndergraduate Research Assistant (2013-2016)
\nNOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship (2013-2014)
\nB.S. Meteorology and Computer Science- North Carolina State University \u2013 Dec 2015
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences- North Carolina State University \u2013 Dec 2019<\/p>\n

Kate Rojowsky<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2008-2010)
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – Stony Brook University – 2008
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2010<\/p>\n

Emma Scott<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2015-2017)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Research Analyst, North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies, Asheville, NC
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2017
\nNOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – 2019<\/p>\n

Barrett Smith<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2007)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Lead Forecaster: National Weather Service Forecast Office,
\nRaleigh, NC
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2005
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2007 <\/p>\n

Kevin Smith<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2008)
\nB.S. Meteorology – N.C. State University – 2011<\/p>\n

Catherine Spooner<\/strong> – Research Assistant (2005-2007)
\nB.S. Atmospheric Sciences – University of Washington –
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – Texas Tech University –
\nB.S. Computer Science – Fayetteville State University – 2018<\/p>\n

David Stark<\/strong> – Research Assistant (2007-2009)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Lead Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Upton, NY
\nB.S. Meteorology – North Carolina State University – 2008
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences – Stony Brook University – 2012
\n
\nLaura Tomkins<\/strong> \u2013 Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant (2019 – 2024), Geospatial Analytics
\nCurrent Affiliation: Karen Clark & Company
\nUndergraduate Research Assistant (2015-2017)
\nB.S. Meteorology and minor in Mathematics- North Carolina State University \u2013 May 2017
\nM.S. Atmospheric Science – University of Kansas – July 2019
\nPh.D. Geospatial Analytics – North Carolina State University – May 2024<\/p>\n

Matt Wilbanks<\/strong> – Graduate Research Assistant (2001-2013)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Meteorologist, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA
\nB.A. Physics – Case Western Reserve University – 2004
\nB.A. Philosophy – Case Western Reserve University – 2004
\nM.S. Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences – North Carolina State University – 2013 <\/p>\n

Matthew Woelfle<\/strong> – Undergraduate Research Assistant (2010-2012)
\nCurrent Affiliation: Senior Scientific Software Developer, Jupiter Intelligence, Longmont, CO
\nB. S. Civil Engineering – North Carolina State University – 2012
\nM.S. Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington – 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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