Alex Friedman

Conducting research into the large-scale meteorological and physical processes impacting extreme winter warmth. Project utilizes data analysis and unsupervised machine learning for reanalysis datasets and climate models. Work conducted will be on the scale of a typical Ph.D. dissertation.

Teaching Assistant for Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology courses at Rutgers University. Duties include facilitating class discussions, grading Python and homework assignments, as well as offering office hours to review material.

Works in the Climate Services Branch of the National Weather Service Headquarters, working on projects that include but are not limited to:

• Restructuring the design and content of the Climate Services Toolkit website.
• Creating a new interactive format for WFO Drought Information Statements.
• Developed training module graphics using the Local Climate Analysis Toolkit

Developing a lightning detection system for the greater Washington DC are using Raspberry Pi technology, then using our observations to validate the accuracy of the Global Lightning Mapper and perform a case study on the physical properties of lightning.

Duties include preparing graphics and maps displaying storm path projections and national weather patterns and using MetOps software to develop national, regional and local forecasts.

Works alongside tours coordinator to design the semester tour route and improve overall tour quality for the 150+ active tour guides. Required to hold office hours 4 hours a week along with attending all events related to Maryland Images Campus Tour Guides.

Assigned and graded students' work according to processes outline by professor. Work done for AOSC200/201 (Weather and Climate). Helped to run discussion sections that enhanced undergraduate learning.

Researcher for the Cloud Computing Stream of the FIRE program at the University of Maryland. Worked alongside three other undergraduates to create clusters of convective cores based on vertical wind velocity.

Demonstrated water safety and swimming techniques to students of varying skill levels. Rescued swimmers in danger of drowning, responded to other emergencies and performed appropriate follow-up procedures. 40 hours a week time committment.