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.
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Utah, Department of Atmospheric Science, Salt Lake City, UT
Jun 2021 – present
Thermodynamic Constraints on Cloud Size Distributions
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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
Independent Research, Salt Lake City, UT
May 2020 – Present
Analyzing the Influence of Traffic on the Urban Heat Island
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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
Weber State University Student Support Services Center, Ogden, UT
Feb 2020 – Dec 2020
Math and Physics Tutor
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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
EDUCATION
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
2023 - Present
Ph.D., Atmospheric Science
2021 - 2023
M.S., Atmospheric Science
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Passed Comprehensive Examination with Distinction
Weber State University, Ogden, UT
2016 – 2020
B.S., Physics
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Cum Laude
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Minor in Mathematics
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GPA: 3.72
A.S., Mathematics
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Honors
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GPA: 3.73
HONORS AND AWARDS
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
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Physics Scholarship
2019 - 2020, 2020-2021
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Full tuition and fees for 8 semesters and 9th semester extension
College of Science Scholarship
2020
Dean's List
2020, 2017