Erik Smith
Climate Data Scientist
Kent, OH
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Research scientist with over 5 years of experience analyzing large datasets using various statistical techniques to pinpoint future vulnerabilities and limit impacts on the environment and human health. Have coordinated multiple interprofessional applied climate and environmental science projects and developed tangible products to communicate complex results to a diverse group of people and organizations.
Experience
2016
Jun
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Present
Climate Scientist
Kent State University / Kent, OH
- Collaborated with research groups from NOAA and NASA to build a time series model of Great Lakes water clarity, used atmospheric pattern classifications to develop climate change indicators critical in determining the risk of adverse human health and assessed predictability of anomalous coastal flood events.
2020
Aug
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Present
Instructor
Kent State University / Kent, OH
- Developed physical geography course material, including exams and schedule. Lead class discussions and encouraged critical thinking in order to create an environment conducive for remote learning.
2014
Aug
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2015
May
Meteorologist
Yellowberri Weather and Consulting Company / Bowling Green, KY
- Administered forecasts, surveyed storm damage with the National Weather Service and conveyed weather-related risks to customers.
2014
May
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2014
Aug
Climatologist
Midwestern Regional Climate Center / Champaign, IL
- Directed the Service Climatologist Office as an intern, quality-controlled data for research projects and reconstructed weather events for insurance claims relating to crop damage.
Education
2017
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2020
Kent State University
PhD / Geography, Climate
2015
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2017
Kent State University
Masters / Geography, Climate
2012
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2015
Western Kentucky University (WKU)
Bachelors / Meteorology, Geographical Information Systems
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