University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Website: www.pamelae.com E-mail: peck@albany.edu EDUCATION University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, NY Candidate for Masters in Atmospheric Science, Expected August 2017 Advisors: Dr. Lance Bosart and Dr. Brian Tang Thesis: Severe Convection in the Northeastern United States Associated with Complex Terrain Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY Bachelor of Science, May 2015 Advisors: Dr. Nicholas Metz (Majors) and Dr. Kevin Mitchell (Minor) Majors: Geoscience (concentration in Atmospheric Sciences) and Environmental Studies Minor: Mathematics RESEARCH EXPERIENCE University at Albany, SUNY; (2015-present) Albany, NY Graduate Research Assistant for Dr. Lance Bosart and Dr. Brian Tang Funded by a Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) grant Severe Convection in the Northeastern United States Associated with Complex Terrain Evaluate the hypothesis that the intensity of convection is enhanced shortly after the intersection of local areas of upslope flow with convection, leading to an increase in lightning flash rate and an enhanced threat of severe weather Develop and evaluate the skill of products that integrate both the GLM and HRRR data to provide guidance to forecasters where terrain interactions can increase the probability that convection will become severe Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Center; (2014) Norman, OK Research Assistant for Dr. James Correia Jr. Funded by the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship program Using 2011-2014 SSEO Verification Metrics to Assess Uncertainty in Severe Weather Forecasts Compared observed and forecasted probabilities of severe weather using the Storm Scale Ensemble of Opportunity (SSEO) from August 2011 to May 2014 Goal was to attempt to quantify the uncertainty between the models Culminated in an oral presentation and poster presentation Ontario Winter Lake-Effect Systems (OWLeS); (2013-2014) Finger Lakes & Tug Hill Plateau, NY Research Assistant for Dr. Nicholas Metz Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant (Award #1259011) Dendritic Growth Zones (DGZs) Associated with Lake-Effect Snow Analyzed snow events between November and March from 1998 to 2003 Goal was to compare and contrast the depth of the DGZ for lake-effect events, lake-enhanced events, and synoptic-scale events in an attempt to gain a more comprehensive understanding of snow growth characteristics Culminated in a poster presentation University of Michigan; (2013) Ann Arbor, MI Research Assistant for Dr. Frank J. Marsik Funded by an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Impact of Precipitation Cell Morphology on Mercury Pollution Wet Deposition Examined precipitation events that occurred in Detroit, MI and Dexter, MI during the year 2005 to determine if a certain type of thunderstorms correlated with increased levels of mercury concentration. Goal was to determine if mercury pollution was coming from anthropologic or natural sources Culminated in a 28-page research paper, oral presentation, and poster presentation.
Page 2 Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS); (2012) Geneva, NY Research Assistant for Dr. Nicholas Metz Funded by the HWS Provost s Summer Research Opportunities Program The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology Conducted a 30-year climatological study where monthly rainfall distributions were statistically analyzed for ten different cities across the United States. Goal was to determine whether average monthly rainfall consisted of several small precipitation events, a few large precipitation events, or a hybrid of these two possibilities. Culminated in a 53-page research paper, oral presentation, and poster presentation TEACHING EXPERIENCE Natural Disasters (ATM 200); Spring 2017 Create discussion prompts Grade discussion forums Hold office hours twice a week Severe and Hazardous Weather and Forecasting (ATM 311); Fall 2016 Graded assignments Attended and helped grade student-led map discussions Attended all lectures and take notes Physical Meteorology (ATM 321); Spring 2016 Created homework answer keys and graded assignments Attended and helped grade student-led oral presentation Attended all lectures and took notes Synoptic Meteorology (ATM 400); Fall 2015 Graded assignments Attended and helped grade student-led map discussions Attended all lectures and took notes Introduction to Meteorology (ATM 182); Fall 2012 Attended all lectures Assisted students with in-class activities Held office hours once a week FIELD PROJECT EXPERIENCE Ontario Winter Lake-Effect Systems (OWLeS); Finger Lakes & Tug Hill Plateau, NY Fieldworker (2013-2014) Launched weather balloons Made forecasts for field deployment HONORS AND AWARDS American Meteorological Society s Summer Policy Colloquium grant recipient (Spring 17) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (Spring 13 - Spring 15) Hobart and William Smith Colleges Trustee Scholarship (Fall 11 - Spring 15) President s Leadership Award (Spring 15) Dean s List (Fall 11, Fall 14) Wegmans Food Markets Scholarship (Fall 11 - Fall 13)
Page 3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Eck, P., B. Tang, and L. F. Bosart, 2017: Evaluation of Lightning Jumps as a Predictor of Severe Weather in the Northeastern United States. CSTAR Spring Meeting, Albany, NY. Eck, P., B. Tang, and L. F. Bosart, 2017: Evaluation of Lightning Jumps as a Predictor of Severe Weather in the Northeastern United States. 42 nd Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Saratoga, NY. Northeastern United States. 97 th AMS Annual Meeting/8 th Conference on the Meteorological Application of Lightning Data, Seattle, WA. Northeastern United States. 28 th Conference on Severe Local Storms, Portland, OR. Northeastern United States. CSTAR Fall Meeting, Albany, NY. Northeastern United States. Northeast Regional Operational Workshop 17, Albany, NY. Eck, P., B. Tang, and L. F. Bosart, 2016: Preliminary Evaluation of Lightning Jumps as a Predictor of Severe Weather in the Northeastern United States. CSTAR Spring Meeting, Albany, NY. Eck, P., B. Tang, and L. F. Bosart, 2016: Preliminary Evaluation of Lightning Jumps as a Predictor of Severe Weather in the Northeastern United States. 41 st Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Saratoga, NY. Eck, P., B. Tang, and L. F. Bosart, 2015: An Introduction to Pamela Eck and her CSTAR Research. CSTAR Spring Meeting, Albany, NY. Eck, P., and J. Correia Jr., 2015: Preliminary Using 2011-2014 SSEO Verification Metrics to Assess Uncertainty in Severe Weather Forecasts. 40 th Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Saratoga, NY. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2014: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. 41 st Annual Rochester Academy of Science Fall Scientific Paper Session, Brockport, NY. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2014: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium Upstate New York Undergraduate Research Conference, Geneva, NY. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2014: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. 39 th Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Rutland, VT. POSTER PRESENTATIONS Eck, P., and J. Correia Jr., 2015: Using 2011-2014 SSEO Verification Metrics to Assess Uncertainty in Severe Weather Forecasts. 95 th AMS Annual Meeting/Special Symposium on Model Postprocessing and Downscaling, Phoenix, AZ. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2015: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. 95 th AMS Annual Meeting/14 th Annual Student Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Eck, P., and J. Correia Jr., 2014: Using 2011-2014 SSEO Verification Metrics to Assess Uncertainty in Severe Weather Forecasts. 27 th Conference on Severe Local Storms, Madison, WI. Eck, P., C. Crossett, Z. Dameron, and N. D. Metz, 2014: Dendritic Growth Zones Associated with Lake-Effect Snow. 39 th Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Rutland, VT.
Page 4 Eck, P., A. L. Caruthers, and F. J. Marsik, 2014: The Impact of Precipitation Cell Morphology on Mercury Wet Deposition. 94 th AMS Annual Meeting/13 th Annual Student Conference, Atlanta, GA. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2013: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. 38 th Annual Northeast Storm Conference, Rutland, VT. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2013: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. 93 rd AMS Annual Meeting/12 th Annual Student Conference, Austin, TX. Eck, P., and N. D. Metz, 2012: The Impact of Extreme Precipitation Events on Climatology. Hobart and William Smith Colleges Research Symposium, Geneva, NY. TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer Languages: Python, Java, HTML, Matlab, GEMPAK, Fortran77 Storage: netcdf, GRIB, all text-based files (i.e.,.csv,.txt),.gem Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, GR Level 2 Analyst LEADERSHIP AND OUTREACH Scientific and Technological Activities Committee (STAC) Student Representative (2015-2017) Help improve the experience for graduate and undergraduate student who attend the American Meteorological Society s Severe Local Storms Conference UAlbany Family Annual Earth Day, Albany, NY Coordinator (2017-present), Booth Leader (2016) Selected and obtained supplies for all activities and demos Recruited and trained volunteers Organized the layout and timing of each activity and demo Introduced Weather Friends, friendly superheroes from the National Weather Festival Flying Cloud Institute s GIRLS Science Clubs, Pittsfield, MA Coordinator (2017-present), Volunteer (2016) Organized the logistics of the event (what, where, when, how, etc.) Discussed atmospheric science topics with elementary school girls including clouds and seasons Helped lead experiments and demonstrations The University at Albany Weather & Climate Camp, Albany, NY Graduate Student Assistant (2016) Helped students collect weather measurements and launch a rawinsonde on a field trip to Whiteface Mt. Mentored students as they designed and executed a research project using data collected from Whiteface Mt. Capital Region Chapter of American Meteorological Society, Albany, NY Graduate Representative (2015-2016) Provide the officers with a graduate student perspective Helped to coordinate and organize events such as guest speakers, career panels, and fundraisers Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Internship Night, Albany, NY Guest Speaker (2015) Spoke to undergraduate students about research opportunities at a meeting organized by the Capital Region Chapter of American Meteorological Society Discussed how to apply for undergraduate/graduate scholarships
Page 5 Habitat for Humanity Club, Geneva, NY President (Spring 2013-Spring 2015), Vice-President (Fall 2013), Secretary (Spring 2011-Fall 2012) Raise proceeds for the local Ontario chapter of Habitat for Humanity through 1. The annual fall fundraiser, the Mr. Hobart male talent competition 2. The annual spring fundraiser, the William Smith powder puff football game (personally created the fundraiser in Spring 2013) Volunteer at construction sites in and around Geneva Serve as primary correspondent between faculty and staff on campus, as well as various members of the community Attended the Habitat for Humanity Youth Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA, Nov. 4 6, 2012. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Meteorological Society (AMS), Member REFERENCES Dr. Lance F. Bosart (M.S. co-advisor) Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 Office: Earth Science 227 Phone: (518) 442-4564 E-mail: lbosart@albany.edu Dr. Brian Tang (M.S. co-advisor) Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 Office: Earth Science 324 Phone: (518)-442-4572 Email: btang@albany.edu Dr. Nicholas D. Metz (B.S. advisor) Geoscience Department, Hobart and William Smith Colleges 300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456 Office: Lansing 101A Phone: (315) 781-3615 E-mail: nmetz@hws.edu