Chandler Pruett
Graduate Research Assistant
State College,PA
Summary
A doctoral candidate with analytical prowess specializing in data assimilation techniques to improve numerical weather prediction, especially for tropical cyclogenesis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - Current
- Reads 1 to 2 research articles per day to keep up with scientific progress.
- Funded by CADRE; analyzed effects of assimilating geostationary all-sky brightness temperatures in NOAA's HAFS-JEDI system
Hurricane Analyst
Risk Management Solutions
Tallahassee, Florida
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Conducted statistical studies of data and product quality; executed over 100 cyclone wind field analyses using real-time wind observations.
Undergraduate Researcher
FSU
Tallahassee, Florida
06.2020 - 05.2024
- May 2020 to March 2021 under Dr. Jon Ahlquist, analyzed fractional dimensions as related to atmospheric derivations.
- March 2021 to January 2023, conducted student-led, two-time grant-funded project improving scientific communication by investigating modifications to National Hurricane Center’s Cone of Uncertainty.
- Since May 2023 for honors thesis, investigated data from hurricane reconnaissance missions to explore flight pattern improvements.
Student Broadcast Meteorologist (Team Leader)
FSU Weather
Tallahassee, Florida
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Directed show once per week, created Max weather graphics; anchors live weather shows ~2 times per week.
Student Researcher
NASA Student Airborne Research Program
Newport News, Virginia
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Collected atmospheric and ecological data on 2-week NASA SARP field campaign involving ground and airborne systems; researched link between sea level rise and precipitation-induced flooding.
Aviation Forecaster
NASA BlueFlux Program
Homestead, Florida
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Created research team's flight plan ~3 times per week by analyzing weather data related to safe flight criteria.
Operational Forecaster
Nickelblock Forecasting
Houston, Texas
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed 2 forecasts per week for Deep South; wrote public-facing blogs on severe weather threats.
Meteorology Intern
Florida Division Of Emergency Management
Tallahassee, Florida
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created 1 weather situation report for Governor's office each weekend; used QGIS to write python scripts, generating official agency weather graphics.
Education
Ph.D. - Meteorology (Data Assimilation)
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA2029
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology & Statistics
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2024
Skills
Proficient in Python
Analytical Skills
Data Assimilation
Numerical Modeling
Exploratory Research
Forecasting
Linux
Proficient in R
Field Work
Honors and Involvement
- IDEA Grant (Undergraduate Research) Awardee (2021 & 2022)
- Phi Beta Kappa Member (Top 1% all Undergraduates)
- Phi Kappa Phi Member (Top 7.5% FSU Major)
- AMS Board for Private Sector Meteorologists Past Member
- North Florida Chapter of AMS/NWA Past Member and Vice President
- Hiking Club Past Member President
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
05.2024 - Current
Student Researcher
NASA Student Airborne Research Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
Operational Forecaster
Nickelblock Forecasting
06.2022 - 08.2022
Aviation Forecaster
NASA BlueFlux Program
04.2022 - 05.2023
Meteorology Intern
Florida Division Of Emergency Management
01.2022 - 05.2022
Hurricane Analyst
Risk Management Solutions
02.2021 - 05.2024
Student Broadcast Meteorologist (Team Leader)
FSU Weather
09.2020 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Researcher
FSU
06.2020 - 05.2024
Ph.D. - Meteorology (Data Assimilation)
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology & Statistics
Florida State University