Jamie Lynn Ward

JAMIE LYNN WARD

Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences

University of Michigan

Space Research Building, Room 1546

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(989)413-9456

EDUCATION:

2019Ph.D., Atmospheric Sciences, University of Michigan. Advisor: Dr. Mark Flanner, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

2014MA, Geography, Indiana State University. Thesis Title: Using Analogues to Simulate Intensity, Trajectory, and Dynamical Changes in Alberta Clippers with Global Climate Change. Date of Completion: May 2014. Advisor: Dr. Gregory D. Bierly. Terre Haute, Indiana.

2011BS, Environmental Science and Planning, University of Michigan-Flint. Thesis Title: Brownfields in Flint, Michigan: A Study of Brownfield Areas using Remote Sensing Techniques. Advisor: Dr. Randall Repic. Flint, Michigan.

2011BA, Mathematics, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Radiative Transfer and Black Carbon Aerosols

Atmospheric Circulation and Aerosol Transport

Effects of Global Climate Change on the Crysophere

Synoptic meteorology and climatology

Midlatitude cyclone development

Lee cyclogenesis

Alberta Clippers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2014Research Assistant, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Science, University of Michigan.

2013Climate Laboratory Assistant, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University

2012Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and Environmental Systems, Indiana State University.

2011Lab Assistant, Department of Earth and Resource Science, Introduction to Physical Geography II, University of Michigan- Flint.

2010Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and Resource Science, Introduction to Physical Geography I (Lecture) University of Michigan-Flint.

PUBLICATION:

2015Ward, J. (2015). The use of atmospheric analogues to predict Alberta Clipper storm trajectories in a changing global climate. Applied Geography, 60, 274-279.

REFEREED PAPERS:

2014Ward, J.L. Using Analogues to Simulate Changes in Alberta Clipper Trajectories with Global Climate Change. Applied Geography Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

2011Ward, J.L. Brownfields in Flint, Michigan: A Study of Brownfield Areas using Remote Sensing Techniques. Poster Presentation, Student Research Conference. University of Michigan-Flint.

COLLOQUIA:

2008Ward, J.L. Presenter, “Can we use our calculators?”: Technology versus Mental Mathematics in the High School Classroom. Honors Colloquium, University of Michigan-Flint.

2007Ward, J.L. Presenter, “…I’ve got to get out of here. And I’ve got to demonstrate in one form or another that I am who I am”: The Internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. Honors Colloquium, University of Michigan-Flint.

2006Ward, J.L. Presenter, “A toothless old bitch, that’s all she is, and stinks like a medicine chest!”: The Role of Women in Zola’s The Masterpiece. Honors Colloquium: Emile Zola’s The Masterpiece. University of Michigan-Flint.

GRANTS AWARDED:

2013The Effects of Global Climate Change on Alberta Clippers, PI. Indiana Space Grant Consortium Fellowship, $6000. Funded.

AWARDS:

2014Dean’s Fellowship, University of Michigan.

2013Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award, Indiana State University.

2011Maize and Blue Award, University of Michigan-Flint.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2012-2013Lab: Introduction to Environmental Science, Indiana State University.

2011Lab: Physical Geography II, University of Michigan-Flint.

2010Lecture: Physical Geography I, University of Michigan-Flint.