Tracen Knopp Successfully Defends M.S. Thesis on Cumulus Convection

The Atmospheric Sciences student presents his research on the factors influencing cumulus convection over the Sierras de Córdoba.

July 31, 2024
Atmospheric Sciences News
Tracen Knopp in front of his thesis defense title slide

Tracen Knopp Successfully Defends M.S. Thesis on Cumulus Convection

The Atmospheric Sciences student presents his research on the factors influencing cumulus convection over the Sierras de Córdoba.

July 31, 2024
Atmospheric Sciences News
Tracen Knopp in front of his thesis defense title slide

Atmospheric Sciences M.S. student Tracen Knopp (advisor: Dr. Neil P Lareau) defended his M.S. thesis titled “Factors Controlling the Extent and Location of Cumulus Convection over the Sierras de Córdoba”.

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July 31, 2024
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