Biography

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.

Susie Beveridge was the first meteorology student to graduate from Ohio University in the Honors Tutorial College. This program allows students to work alongside faculty and conduct undergraduate research. Under the supervision of Dr. Jana Houser, she completed an undergraduate honors thesis titled, Quantifying the Relationship Between Southern-end Supercells and Tornado Production. She was the lead author on a refereed manuscript for this work, which was published in the Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology.

Throughout her time at Ohio University, Susie was actively involved in the Ohio University Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society. She served as a co-chair for the AMS poster committee during the 2016/17 academic year and was secretary of the club during the 2017/18 academic year. Additionally, she was a recipient of the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, the Larry R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship awarded by the AMS, and numerous scholarships awarded by the Department of Geography. She completed her NOAA Hollings internship at the National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, Oklahoma. She also interned at WXIX-TV in Cincinnati, OH.

Susie received her master’s degree in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University. She worked under the supervision of Dr. Robin Tanamachi and her thesis was titled, Quality Control and Verification of Doppler Spectra Collected from a Vertically Pointing FMCW Radar Deployed During VORTEX-Southeast. She now works as a NOAA federal contractor at the NWS Sterling Field Support Center on the Radiosonde Frequency Migration Project.

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Tyler graduated with a Master of Science in Geography-Meteorology in 2021, completing his thesis titled “Topographic and Surface Roughness Influences on Tornadogenesis and Decay” with Dr. Jana Houser. He presented his thesis work at AMS 2020 winning an award for outstanding student presentation and research. During his time at Ohio University, Tyler was an active member of OUCAMS and Scalia Lab, volunteering as a student forecaster. A native of Donnelsville, Ohio; He currently works as the Map Room Technician for the Clark County, Ohio Engineer’s Office.

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My name is Garrett Weininger and I am from Celina, Ohio. I am currently a senior pursuing a Geography-Meteorology degree. I am a member of OUCAMS. Some of my hobbies include cross fitting, swimming and watching Netflix. I hope to attend graduate school and eventually get a job for the National Weather Service.

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Alyssa is currently a second year meteorology major. She would like to be a broadcast meteorologist or a hurricane specialist in the future. Alyssa is a member of OUCAMS, Delta Zeta, and the Ohio University Western Equestrian Club. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys playing Nintendo games and reading.

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Ethan is from Worthington, Ohio and graduated from Thomas Worthington High School in 2016. He is pursuing a degree in Geography-Meteorology and plans to graduate in 2020. Ethan has always had a passion for the outdoors and in his free time he enjoys rock climbing, hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. After graduation Ethan hopes work for the United States Air Force as a pilot.

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Andrew is from South Charleston, Ohio and graduated from Southeastern High School in 2017. He is a sophomore majoring in Geography-Meteorology with a minor in a Mathematics. Andrew loves all aspects of the weather, but is fascinated by tornadoes and hurricanes. In Andrew’s free time he enjoys playing sports and video games with friends. Andrew plans to attend graduate school pursuing to one day work for the National Hurricane Center.

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Nick is a proud alumnus of the OU meteorology program from the class of 2021. During his time at OU, Nick served as the Lead Forecaster for both WOUB and Scalia Lab, as well as an Event Coordinator four OUCAMS. His best advice for incoming freshmen is to get involved with all the program has to offer (from Scalia Lab to OUCAMS) as soon as possible–they’re great tools for networking. Nick is currently the Weekend Meteorologist at KMVT-TV in Twin Falls, ID. Feel free to send him an email at nicholas.snider@kmvt.com if you have any questions about the program or meteorology in general!

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Miranda is from Troy, Ohio and graduated from Troy High School in 2017. She is a senior majoring in Meteorology. Miranda is a member of OUCAMS and Ohio University Women’s Club Volleyball Team. Her favorite weather phenomena are hurricanes and her dream job would be to work at the National Weather Service.