Thomas
DeWitt
My academic interests are primarily in atmospheric physics,
especially fluid dynamics, chaotic systems, and radiative effects.
I study thermodynamic and statistical constraints on the climate system.
Jun 2021 – present
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Analyzed data from multiple satellites
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Assisted theoretical understanding
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Advisors: Prof. Tim Garrett, Prof. Steve Krueger
May 2020 – Present
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Located sites where Automated Traffic Recorders are near
weather stations on major highways and retrieved data
from Utah Dept. of Transportation and MesoWest
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Found correlations between traffic volumes and the urban
heat island effect using Python
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Quantified the effect vehicular emissions have on the
urban heat island
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Advisor: Dr. Dan Bedford
Feb 2020 – Dec 2020
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College Reading and Learning Association Certified
Advanced Tutor
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Tutor students in classes including MATH 950, MATH 1050,
MATH 1210 (calculus I), PHYS 2210 (intro physics I)
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Facilitate switch to virtual tutoring during COVID-19
restrictions
2023 - Present
2021 - 2023
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Passed Comprehensive Examination with Distinction
2016 – 2020
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Cum Laude
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Minor in Mathematics
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GPA: 3.72
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Honors
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GPA: 3.73
2021
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$500 award for an exceptional Sustainability Research Project
2020
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Program cancelled due to COVID-19
2016 - 2020
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Full tuition and fees for 8 semesters and 9th semester extension
2019 - 2020, 2020-2021
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Full tuition and fees for 8 semesters and 9th semester extension
2020
2020, 2017