Long-Term Weather Forecasts

Position Description: Precipitation patterns and atmospheric circulations in the Equatorial Pacific can have impacts on North American weather and could be helpful for improving weather forecasts. We want to be able to model these precipitation events to better understand their connection to North American weather, but most global climate models are unable to accurately represent these Pacific precipitation patterns.

Help us quantify how well climate models are able to simulate these important Equatorial Pacific circulations by using pre-written analysis tools in Python with real observational data and climate model output. The student will test the usability and clarity of these analysis tools so future scientists can use them as well, at the same time as generating analysis plots. This is a great opportunity to learn how to work with climate data, as well as learn about the benefits and shortfalls of global climate models.

Project Dates: August 1-19, 2022

Number of Available Positions: 1

Location: In-person or remote

Pay Rate: $700 stipend at completion of program

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Computer-related skills (knowledge of programming basics preferred)

• Computer and internet connection required

Project host requests that the student participate in lab group meetings and department talks.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) welcomes everyone and aims for a diverse and inclusive community. Preference will be given to freshman and sophomore students, but we encourage all interested students to apply. Students who are already working with members of the EPS community and non-Harvard students are not eligible for this position.