Morales Physical Science Scholarship at Morton East High School (2018-Present)I began a scholarship at Morton East High School in Cicero, IL to support underrepresented students interested in physical science undergraduate degrees. The recipients of the Morales Physical Science Scholarship have been:
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
RAQC Oil and Gas Control Strategies Working Group (2024)
Working with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and stakeholders to develop control concepts for oil and gas emission reductions.
Working with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and stakeholders to develop control concepts for oil and gas emission reductions.
APCD Toxic Air Contaminants Scientific Community Technical Working Group (2024)
The working group aligns with the requirements of the 2022 state law (HB22-1244). The goal is to work collaboratively to recommend priority toxic air contaminants (TACs) and associated health-based standards. Objectives include 1) the review and evaluation of the proposed data sources and prioritization framework used to narrow the list of 477 air toxics, 2) provide feedback on the initial set of no more than five priority TACs, and 3) review and evaluate the numeric concentrations established for chronic exposure limits for priority TACs that are protective of human health and include ample margin of safety. Learn more and register to attend working group meetings here.
The working group aligns with the requirements of the 2022 state law (HB22-1244). The goal is to work collaboratively to recommend priority toxic air contaminants (TACs) and associated health-based standards. Objectives include 1) the review and evaluation of the proposed data sources and prioritization framework used to narrow the list of 477 air toxics, 2) provide feedback on the initial set of no more than five priority TACs, and 3) review and evaluate the numeric concentrations established for chronic exposure limits for priority TACs that are protective of human health and include ample margin of safety. Learn more and register to attend working group meetings here.
APCD Greenhouse Gas Intensity Verification Protocol Technical Group (2023-2024)
Working to develop operator-specific verification protocol for the GHG intensity verification required by Regulation 26.
Working to develop operator-specific verification protocol for the GHG intensity verification required by Regulation 26.
American Meteorological Society (AMS) Service
AMS Committee of Judges for Undergraduate Awards (2023-2026)
AMS Mountain Meteorology Committee - Full Member (2021-2023):
I co-chaired for the Mountain Meteorology 2022 Meeting in Park City, Utah!
I co-chaired for the Mountain Meteorology 2022 Meeting in Park City, Utah!
AMS Committee for Hispanic and Latinx Advancement (CHALA) - Academia Ambassador Lead (2020-2021), Academia Ambassador (2021-2022):
As part of CHALA, I help coordinate the activities of the Academia group composed of professors, postdocs, and researchers. I collect input from members, keep the group on task given the goals we developed as a team, organize planning meetings, take notes, prepare documents to make sure the members have all the information in a clear and efficient format. Led the development and writing of a manuscript discussing the representation of Hispanic and Latinx people in atmospheric science. twitter.com/LatinWx/status/1278328225727422466
Although I'm not officially a CHALA member, I'm an ambassador of CHALA forever. :)
As part of CHALA, I help coordinate the activities of the Academia group composed of professors, postdocs, and researchers. I collect input from members, keep the group on task given the goals we developed as a team, organize planning meetings, take notes, prepare documents to make sure the members have all the information in a clear and efficient format. Led the development and writing of a manuscript discussing the representation of Hispanic and Latinx people in atmospheric science. twitter.com/LatinWx/status/1278328225727422466
Although I'm not officially a CHALA member, I'm an ambassador of CHALA forever. :)
AMS Local Chapter President, Denver-Boulder (2019-2020):
Myself and the rest of the officers planned speakers and networking events for each semester. I contacted speakers, gathered their information, created flyers, and promoted the public seminars. I helped facilitate collaborations with the Metro State University and University of Colorado - Boulder AMS student chapters to co-host a career panel at each institution. We hosted seminars at the NCAR Mesa Lab and at the Boulder Public Library to attempt to reach a broad audience of weather enthusiasts and professionals.
Myself and the rest of the officers planned speakers and networking events for each semester. I contacted speakers, gathered their information, created flyers, and promoted the public seminars. I helped facilitate collaborations with the Metro State University and University of Colorado - Boulder AMS student chapters to co-host a career panel at each institution. We hosted seminars at the NCAR Mesa Lab and at the Boulder Public Library to attempt to reach a broad audience of weather enthusiasts and professionals.
AMS Mountain Meteorology Committee - Student Member (2017-2019):
As a student member, I helped organize social networking events during the conference.
As a student member, I helped organize social networking events during the conference.
AMS Student Conference Planning Committee - Member and Session Chair (2013-2016):
Students from various universities, both in the US and abroad, work together to organize and plan the Annual AMS Student Conference. We nominate and contact potential speakers that will engage, motivate, and give valuable career advice to young scientists. 2015 - Shaping your Future: How to Succeed in Grad School, Speakers: Melissa A. Burt (CSU) and Clark Evans (Univ. of Wisconsin) 2014 - The Weather Enterprise, Speakers: Lance Bosart (University at Albany), Kevin Petty (Vaisala Inc.), Louis Uccellini (NOAA/NWS)
Students from various universities, both in the US and abroad, work together to organize and plan the Annual AMS Student Conference. We nominate and contact potential speakers that will engage, motivate, and give valuable career advice to young scientists. 2015 - Shaping your Future: How to Succeed in Grad School, Speakers: Melissa A. Burt (CSU) and Clark Evans (Univ. of Wisconsin) 2014 - The Weather Enterprise, Speakers: Lance Bosart (University at Albany), Kevin Petty (Vaisala Inc.), Louis Uccellini (NOAA/NWS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Physical Sciences Lab / Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Service
NOAA's "Picture Climate Change" Student Photo Contest (2022):
Collaborated with Paul Iñiguez (NWS Phoenix) to write a response for a winning student photo, offering our expert perspective on the climate change issue presented in the winning photo, i.e., 2021 Seattle heat wave.
Collaborated with Paul Iñiguez (NWS Phoenix) to write a response for a winning student photo, offering our expert perspective on the climate change issue presented in the winning photo, i.e., 2021 Seattle heat wave.
RECCS Intern Co-mentor (2022):
Co-mentor for a CIRES RECCS summer intern along with Sara Morris (NOAA). The project focused on comparing the surface meteorology across different observation stations in the East River basin for the SPLASH field project.
Co-mentor for a CIRES RECCS summer intern along with Sara Morris (NOAA). The project focused on comparing the surface meteorology across different observation stations in the East River basin for the SPLASH field project.
NOAA EPP/MSI Scholar Co-mentor (2022):
Co-mentor for student intern at NOAA PSL with Mimi Hughes (NOAA). The project focused on boundary layer and cloud/precipitation connections in the East River basin for the SPLASH field project.
Co-mentor for student intern at NOAA PSL with Mimi Hughes (NOAA). The project focused on boundary layer and cloud/precipitation connections in the East River basin for the SPLASH field project.
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Service
Advanced Study Program (ASP) Research Review Committee (2020-2021):
As part of the research review committee, I chaired our bi-weekly research presentations. I prepared an online feedback form for the speakers, and facilitated the Q&A session.
As part of the research review committee, I chaired our bi-weekly research presentations. I prepared an online feedback form for the speakers, and facilitated the Q&A session.
NCAR Forging Allies and Connections for Equity in STEM (FACES), Postdoctoral representative (2020-2021):
Helping to organize, advertise, and prepare for staff meet-ups where discussions can be held on issues associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion at NCAR.
Helping to organize, advertise, and prepare for staff meet-ups where discussions can be held on issues associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion at NCAR.
NCAR Working from Home Task Force, Core Team (2020):
Collaborated with other team members to determine critical issues impacting our staff during working from home requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We created a report of recommendations for the UCAR president.
Collaborated with other team members to determine critical issues impacting our staff during working from home requirements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We created a report of recommendations for the UCAR president.
NCAR MMM Assistant Director Search Committee member (2020):
Participated in reading applications and interviewing candidates for the Assistant Directory position at the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) laboratory at NCAR. Successfully recruited Dr. Gretchen Mullendore!
Participated in reading applications and interviewing candidates for the Assistant Directory position at the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) laboratory at NCAR. Successfully recruited Dr. Gretchen Mullendore!
ASP Networking Committee (2019-2020):
I worked with my networking committee members to plan events throughout the year to foster community and create a welcoming and supportive culture within the ASP postdoc cohort. We made sure to have a variety of events to cater to postdocs with families, those who enjoy quiet activities, and those who enjoy outdoor activities and happy hours. We also held various game nights, movie nights, and crafting events to continue our connections during quarantine.
I worked with my networking committee members to plan events throughout the year to foster community and create a welcoming and supportive culture within the ASP postdoc cohort. We made sure to have a variety of events to cater to postdocs with families, those who enjoy quiet activities, and those who enjoy outdoor activities and happy hours. We also held various game nights, movie nights, and crafting events to continue our connections during quarantine.
Community Involvement
Boulder Library Champions, Leadership group and communication strategy (2022):
I volunteer alongside Boulder-area residents who value literacy, equity, and community, and who want to help our Boulder Public Library thrive and grow through the creation and funding of a library district. I help with communication with our Hispanic and Latinx Spanish-speaking neighbors to keep them informed on the library district and provide information on library programs and resources. #LibraryDistrictYES #DistritoBibliotecarioSI
Update: the campaign was successful! Thank you to all our supporters!
I volunteer alongside Boulder-area residents who value literacy, equity, and community, and who want to help our Boulder Public Library thrive and grow through the creation and funding of a library district. I help with communication with our Hispanic and Latinx Spanish-speaking neighbors to keep them informed on the library district and provide information on library programs and resources. #LibraryDistrictYES #DistritoBibliotecarioSI
Update: the campaign was successful! Thank you to all our supporters!
Boulder Public Library, Drop-n Tech Coach (2018-2023):
I volunteer twice a month to the Drop-in Tech program at the Boulder Public library. We provide basic technology help for library patrons for free. I also volunteer for other one-day events, especially for events that need a Spanish translator, e.g., wifi hotspot check-outs, festival booth, virtual Drop-in Tech program.
I volunteer twice a month to the Drop-in Tech program at the Boulder Public library. We provide basic technology help for library patrons for free. I also volunteer for other one-day events, especially for events that need a Spanish translator, e.g., wifi hotspot check-outs, festival booth, virtual Drop-in Tech program.
Conversaciónes en Español, group leader (2019-2020):
I lead the Spanish advanced conversation group at the Boulder Public Library once a month. We meet three times a month for an hour and a half and discuss topics such as, art, literature, music, politics, philosophy, and personal goals.
I lead the Spanish advanced conversation group at the Boulder Public Library once a month. We meet three times a month for an hour and a half and discuss topics such as, art, literature, music, politics, philosophy, and personal goals.
University Student Service
Climate and Space Sciences Session Co-Chair, Engineering Graduate Symposium (2016):
I am the session chair for the Climate and Space Sciences poster session during the Engineering Graduate Symposium (EGS). EGS is a college-wide event focusing on doctoral and master's programs and graduate student research. This program is open to all University of Michigan College of Engineering current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as prospective graduate engineering students from other institutions. As a session chair, I am responsible for finding judges, organizing abstract submissions, and helping day of the event.
I am the session chair for the Climate and Space Sciences poster session during the Engineering Graduate Symposium (EGS). EGS is a college-wide event focusing on doctoral and master's programs and graduate student research. This program is open to all University of Michigan College of Engineering current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as prospective graduate engineering students from other institutions. As a session chair, I am responsible for finding judges, organizing abstract submissions, and helping day of the event.
Ladies Lunch Coordinator (2015-2016):
Myself and PhD Candidate, Mary Morris, organize and host a monthly luncheon for female graduate/undergraduate students and postdocs. Each meeting has a guest speaker providing their own point of view, answering or posing questions to the group. This event has been popular within our CLaSP department and we are reaching out to female students in other departments. Our goal is to have a place where our members can have open and frank discussions about current issues and build a sense of community within our department.
Myself and PhD Candidate, Mary Morris, organize and host a monthly luncheon for female graduate/undergraduate students and postdocs. Each meeting has a guest speaker providing their own point of view, answering or posing questions to the group. This event has been popular within our CLaSP department and we are reaching out to female students in other departments. Our goal is to have a place where our members can have open and frank discussions about current issues and build a sense of community within our department.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Graduate chapter at University of Michigan - Board Member (2015-2016):
As a member of the board for SHPE-Grad, I help organize and volunteer for events held throughout the academic year and into the summer. These events include professional development, opportunities to volunteer within the community, outreach with local K-12 schools, and social activities.
As a member of the board for SHPE-Grad, I help organize and volunteer for events held throughout the academic year and into the summer. These events include professional development, opportunities to volunteer within the community, outreach with local K-12 schools, and social activities.
UMichigan College of Engineering Department Visit Weekend Committee - Outreach Committee Member (2015):
As a part of the Outreach committee, I helped develop a Facebook page where visiting students could ask questions about Michigan and current College of Engineering graduate students could provide answers/advice. The site was also meant to be a place where students could connect with other prospective students and current graduate students.
As a part of the Outreach committee, I helped develop a Facebook page where visiting students could ask questions about Michigan and current College of Engineering graduate students could provide answers/advice. The site was also meant to be a place where students could connect with other prospective students and current graduate students.
CSU Graduate Student Council - Department of Atmospheric Science Representative (2013-2014):
As a Student Representative, I serve as a liason between the faculty and the ATS student body. I attend faculty meetings, organize activities during the Welcome Picnic for incoming students, and tape colloquia and defenses.
As a Student Representative, I serve as a liason between the faculty and the ATS student body. I attend faculty meetings, organize activities during the Welcome Picnic for incoming students, and tape colloquia and defenses.
CSU AAAR Student Chapter - Secretary (2013-2014):
AAAR is a student organization led by graduate students in the Colorado State University Atmospheric Science Department. Our goal is to provide young scientists opportunities to network with fellow aerosol scientists, share and discuss ongoing research, and participate in a variety of outreach activities.
AAAR is a student organization led by graduate students in the Colorado State University Atmospheric Science Department. Our goal is to provide young scientists opportunities to network with fellow aerosol scientists, share and discuss ongoing research, and participate in a variety of outreach activities.
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