Graduate students present at GradShow 2024

Congratulations to students Nick Mesa, Olivia Sablan, Tom Juliano and Kat Humphreys for all winning awards at the Graduate School Showcase. We’re proud of each and every presenter for practicing sharing your research with a broad audience.

“Advancing knowledge in your field as a researcher, creating business solutions for a better world, or enriching the world with your creativity is one of the most important responsibilities our graduate students hold,” said Colleen Webb, vice provost for graduate affairs and dean of the Graduate School, at the awards ceremony.

Atmospheric Science student awards include:

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering – Excellence in Research Awards for $500

• Nick Mesa, “Characterizing Lightning in the Formation of Tropical Storm Claudette (2021)” – Atmospheric Science. [pictured above accepting award from Walter Scott Jr., College of Engineering Dean Allen Robinson]

Great Minds in Research 1st Place for $250

• Olivia Sablan, “Investigating Disparate Impacts of Smoke from Florida Sugarcane Burning” – Atmospheric Science.

Great Minds in Research Honorable Mention for $100 each

• Tom Juliano, “Researching Convection Initiation with the OCTANE Cloud Top Cooling Product” – Atmospheric Science.

Graduate Student Council – New Graduate Student Research Top Scholar Award for $300

• Kat Humphreys, “Tracing The Water Sources For Colorado’s Record Rainfall In 2023” – Atmospheric Science.

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