I am currently a second year Meteorology major at Ohio University. I am from Phoenix, Arizona but lived in Mason, Ohio as a young kid and grew up coming up back here which made we want to come to college in Ohio! I am the secretary for OUCAMS and am involved in my sorority Alpha Gamma Delta. I am interested in climatology, emergency management and operational meteorology. In my free time, I love trying out new restaurants, exploring different places in Athens and taking pictures of nature (especially since OU is so beautiful!).

My name is Londynn-Rae Caldwell from Columbus, OH. I am currently a sophomore studying Meteorology at Ohio University. I enjoy looking at severe weather and hopefully to become a hurricane hunter in the Air Force! Besides studying, I like to go on walks and hangout with my friends.

Aaron Will is a senior at Ohio University and is studying meteorology for his major. It is likely that he will pursue a career in the private sector. Renewable Energy and logistics are at the top of his ideal job list.

Scott graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in Meteorology and a minor in Physics. While at OU, Scott was involved with the Ohio University Meteorology Club (earlier version of OUCAMS) and aviation. After graduation, Scott attended graduate school at Ohio State University, obtaining a M.S. in Atmospheric Sciences and a Ph.D. in Physical Geography/Atmospheric Sciences. His research involved Current and Paleoclimate of the western United States, while also organizing a yearly field experience education trip to Great Basin National Park. Scott had the ability to return to OU from Jan 2016 to May 2017 as a Visiting Assistant Professor and teach and advisor students in Scalia Lab. Scott is currently an Assistant Professor of Geography at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH.

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My name is Ryan Diehl and I am in my senior year and am pursuing a BA in meteorology. I have always been passionate about weather and find it very interesting how much it affects one’s life. I was born and raised in a small town of Berlin Center, which is outside of Youngstown, Ohio. I originally went to Kent State University before I transferred to Ohio University last year. I am excited to further my education and see what the world of meteorology has in store!

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Andrea is from Wilmington, Ohio, and graduated from Carroll High School in Dayton. She is a senior Geography-Meteorology major and is an active member of OUCAMS and the current webmaster for Scalia Lab. Andrea loves to travel and enjoys trying new foods. In her spare time she enjoys music, dance, photography, and reading. She has always been fascinated by weather and upon graduation hopes to find a job behind the scenes in the meteorology field.

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Charlotte Connolly graduated from Springfield High School and is currently a 4th-year student at Ohio University majoring in Geography-Meteorology and getting a minor in mathematics as well as a certificate in GIS. Her interests are in climate modeling and large scale climate teleconnections. She plans to attend graduate school after graduation, but she has not decided where she would like to attend. She has many hobbies which include, crocheting, playing the violin, and going on hikes. She also enjoys working on her research projects and coding in her free time.

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Jake is a senior meteorology student from Harrison Ohio. He enjoys his free time whenever he doesn’t have class. Whenever that happens he usually plays video games, hangs out with friends, or if its the weekend go home and camp with his family. He interned this past summer with the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV and loves the behind the scene forecasting/helping the public.

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I am a Senior Meteorology student from Huber Heights, Ohio. Along with pursuing my degree in meteorology, I have minors in coaching education and journalism. I am currently interning with WHIO-TV (CBS-Affiliate) in Dayton, Ohio for the 2019 summer under the chief meteorologist. In the Athens area, I work with WOUB Public Media during the school year where I have been the weather anchor for the past 4 years. I am an active member of both OUCAMS (Former President) and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at Ohio University. I also work for the Physics department, help with a course for first year students, and I am a referee for Campus Recreation. I have also been heavily involved in the community with outreach programs in meteorology across the area. In my free time, I like to hang out with friends, work in the garden, or go to Stroud’s run and hike.

Austin was the lead forecaster for Scalia for the 18-19 school year. With being a former intern for the Athens Emergency Management Agency, he successfully established a working relationship with the agency and Scalia Lab, as well as other important public entities. He was heavily active in OUCAMS serving as both an Event Coordinator and Symposium Logistics Committee Chairman in 2017, 2018 and Vice President (2019). He also participated in the WxChallenge tournament, winning the forecasting tournament at Ohio University in 2018. Austin was also the co-chairman of the StormReady initiative along with Matt Thigpen that successfully made Ohio University StormReady certified in 2020.

As of December 2021, Austin now serves as a meteorologist and entry level data technician for Western Weather Group in Chico, California. In his role, he creates forecasts and manages private weather station data throughout California, as well as locations all over the U.S. His company supports and works with clients primarily in the agricultural and utility/energy fields. His position at Western Weather Group allows him to forecast for different and challenging environments, and occasionally travel to install and repair weather stations. You can contact him at austinp811@gmail.com for any questions or advice.