Thomas
DeWitt
I am interested in atmospheric physics from a theoretical or analytical point of view. I test and refine analytical theories using observations and numerical simulations.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Thermodynamic Constraints on Cloud Size Distributions, Jun 2021 - present
University of Utah, Department of Atmospheric Science
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Determined cloud size distributions using multiple satellite datasets
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Used atmospheric simulations to improve our understanding of cloud formation
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Advised by Prof. Tim Garrett and Prof. Steve Krueger
Analyzing the Influence of Traffic on the Urban Heat Island, Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
Weber State University, Department of Geography
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Analyzed traffic and weather data from multiple sources
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Quantified the effect vehicular emissions have on the urban heat island effect
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Advised by Prof. Dan Bedford
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Voluntary Teaching Assistant, Aug 2022 - present
University of Utah, Department of Atmospheric Science
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Design and present a total of 8 lectures, grade assignments, create assignment questions, develop demonstrations
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Classes: Physical Meteorology 6010 (graduate), Dynamic Meteorology 6020 (graduate) Physical Meteorology 5310 (undergraduate)
Math and Physics Tutor, Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
Weber State University, Student Support Services
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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
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College Reading and Learning Association Certified Advanced Tutor
HONORS AND AWARDS
Norihiko Fukuta Memorial Award
2024
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Outstanding Graduate Student Publication ($1500)
2021
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Exceptional Sustainability Research Project ($500)
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
College of Science Scholarship
2020
Dean's List
2020, 2017