Atmospheric sciences student advances to Ph.D. candidacy

On May 10, 2024, Kacie Shourd successfully defended her Ph.D. prospectus on derechos and was advanced to candidacy under the guidance of Dr. Mike Kaplan.

May 10, 2024
Atmospheric Sciences News
Headshot of Kacie Shourd

Atmospheric sciences student advances to Ph.D. candidacy

On May 10, 2024, Kacie Shourd successfully defended her Ph.D. prospectus on derechos and was advanced to candidacy under the guidance of Dr. Mike Kaplan.

May 10, 2024
Atmospheric Sciences News
Headshot of Kacie Shourd

Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. student Kacie Shourd (advisor: Dr. Mike Kaplan) defended her Ph.D. prospectus titled "An Analysis of Derechos: Climate Coupling, Derecho Corridors, and Forecasting."

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May 10, 2024
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