Eric Holthaus
Original Boulder WAS*IS

Growing up in a small town in rural Kansas, I've witnessed my share of huge thunderstorms. Weather has always been a part of my life. Throughout my formal education in meteorology, I've been interested in how weather affects people and their livelihoods. Through my hobby of stormchasing, I've seen this first hand. How do communities recover after a severe storm strikes? Which people are the most vulnerable to weather and climate related risk? This interest has led me to my current masters program at Columbia University, focusing on the impacts of climate change in developing countries. I like to say that I'm studying the "social justice of weather". When I'm not busy with classes, I enjoy photography, hiking, and following major league baseball. Also, exploring New York City is a full time hobby in and of itself. My most exciting recent experience was the U2 concert in Madison Square Garden, definitely an experience everyone should have! I'll be looking for a job in the weather/climate impacts field upon my graduation in August 2006.
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