Grace Kowalski

PhD Student

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Research Interests: Air quality, atmospheric science, data analysis, urban development

Overall, I am passionate about better understanding urban microclimates using innovative observation techniques and statistical analysis. The climate community has done imperative research about synoptic and mesoscale behaviors, but the microscale has been harder to study due to the need for high resolution spatial observations, and the large day-to-day variability of city climates. I have been researching how air quality varies spatially and temporally throughout Baltimore, MD. I have done this, so far, by utilizing a combination of low-cost multi-pollutant sensors, state-of-the-art sensors, and satellite observations. I have a background in Applied Statistics and Environmental Geoscience from Purdue University, so I employ my statistical background toward atmospheric science applications. I am interested in seeing if and where these spatial disparities arise, where there are at risk neighborhoods, and possibly connecting it to environmental justice issues. It is also important to pursue actionable and equitable solutions for these at risk neighborhoods. I hope my work always revolves around how science can inform, and improve the communities around us.