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ASP Postdoctoral Fellow at NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research, studying tropical waves and hurricanes. Meteorologist and T1D. Let’s talk weather!
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Many years ago when I interned at NCEP/EMC I would go to both the WPC and CPC discussions. Learned so much just by osmosis in those rooms, so much expertise!
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One thing I miss from undergrad are balloon launches! Especially when I’m sitting at my computer trying to compile code for the 235th time 😅
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Yeah it’s so frustrating, sounds like it on your end too! I’ve learned that there are individuals within the bureaucracy and red tape who really do want to help, and reaching those people can make a big difference!
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In a similar vein, I’ve had nightmares getting and verifying prior authorizations for my insurance company in order to fill some of my T1D supplies. Sadly have become an expert in what phrasings to use to escalate a call or get to the right person. They don’t make it easy…
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Yeah I have been following the troubling news at NIH so it feels quite worrisome. I think we are all trying to stay on top of everything since there’s so much swirling 🫠
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Do you know if there is any solid reporting yet on what exactly is happening with NSF? Lots of chatter about panels being cancelled but I haven’t seen any clarity on the extent of anything.
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My federal met colleagues have done NOTHING but serve the public in good faith with their best abilities. They are the literal opposite of “wasteful.” They deserve better than this betrayal.
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We knew it was coming, but getting the email this morning still hit really hard.
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Oh no!!!
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@harrisalexc.bsky.social welcome! Great to see more local climate reporters joining the platform
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Well, sometimes it's less hustle and more humble-brag...
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Agreed, the vibe is definitely a lot better. Not perfect, of course, but makes me hopeful we can have productive conversations on here!
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Congratulations Matt, such great news!
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Thought I’d also add my severe weather research/ops starter pack to this thread
go.bsky.app/Kswq9wN
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And for hurricane specifically, try @bmcnoldy.bsky.social starter pack:
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This is very helpful, thank you!
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Yeah: anecdotal, but my experience with posting about posters on twitter is that it helped me get a LOT more visitors and traffic! It wasn’t perfect, but in a way it made my voice as a graduate student feel less drowned out
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Thanks Brian! Excited to be here