Penn State University
Jake is an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of North Dakota, a position he began in August 2024. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Meteorology from Florida State University, then worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Penn State University from 2022-2024. Jake's main research emphasis is in tropical meteorology and tropical cyclones, and he has long been interested in science communication, education, and the intersection of meteorology and social science. He is the new Chair-Elect of the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals (BECP), and also serves on the Board on Continuing Professional Development (BCPD).