Dr. Christine Wiedinmyer
@cwiedinm
Scientist/Admin in Boulder, CO air pollutant emissions/impacts, wildfire, diversity in science, prof. development, cool science facts. My posts are my own.
I had also created an #EarthEngine App to visualize NOAA's HMS smoke 💨 and fire 🔥 products. You can check out the app from link below; additional details are in my GitHub repo. Link: globalfires.earthengine.app/view/hms-smoke GitHub: github.com/tianjialiu/HMS…
In our new @IJWildlandFire paper, we evaluated the use of NOAA's Hazard Mapping System (HMS) smoke product in #AirQuality and #PublicHealth analyses of fire 🔥-related smoke 💨. 🧵
this is good news. Hoping for some relief in the fires and the smoke.
A much cooler weather pattern is on the way in California--and there's even the possibility that some spots will see light precip this weekend. Although it will be windy at times, this will further mitigate ongoing SoCal wildfire activity in short term! #CAwx #CAfire [1/4]
An incredibly vast layer of smoke blankets the Eastern United States today.
Spot on by @cwiedinm. NOAA, it's weather forecasting, and its physical science in general, are a national treasure that provide enormous public goods. Free, competitive markets are the backbone of the economy, but Econ 101 also says that governments have an important role to…
"NOAA is taxpayer-funded, so it is a public good – its services provide safety and security for everyone, not just those who can pay for it." CIRES' @cwiedinm and Kari Bowen explain @NOAA's role in U.S. weather forecasts in @ConversationUS ⬇️ theconversation.com/noaas-vast-pub…
Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke… via @ConversationUS
2021’s Marshall Fire is the most destructive fire in Colorado history. New research by CIRES scientists found compromised indoor air quality in homes near the burnt area for weeks after the fire. @CUBoulder @CUBoulderCHEM @cwiedinm Read the story: cires.colorado.edu/news/cires-res…
I just donated to support Jim and his family as they face this tough situation. They need help for medical costs and adapting their home. Please consider sharing or donating. Every bit helps. gofund.me/e0795b4e
Congratulations!!! This is awesome!! Collecting trophies: CU Buffs' Travis Hunter claims Bednarik, Biletnikoff awards dailycamera.com/2024/12/12/col…
I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing organization, and I am excited about the new leadership! Thank you to all!! ESWN – New Leadership & Farewells eswnonline.org/eswn-new-leade…
Investment and efforts of many: How CU Boulder reached a record $742.2 million in research funding dailycamera.com/2024/10/07/inv… @CIRESnews is a large contributor to this!! #CIRES
This morning, @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is closely tracking newly-formed Tropical Storm #Isaac in the Atlantic, Hurricane #Helene in the Gulf, and Hurricane #John in the eastern Pacific. A disturbance near western Africa also has a high chance of becoming a cyclone. Stay updated:…
Exciting times at CU Boulder: colorado.edu/today/2024/09/…
CU Boulder is hiring an Executive Director for its new Sustainability Research Initiative. Check out this exciting opportunity at a fantastic institution! jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail…
Where do people look for post postdoc positions? Only a few listed here. Please post other avenues! Thank you
WORD OF THE WEEK 💬 Fire weather — Weather variables, especially wind, temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation, that influence fire starts, fire behavior, or fire suppression. Photo credit 📷: NOAA
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Well, no matter what happens this season, the Buffs will not have the worst drive at Folsom Field this year: dailycamera.com/2024/09/12/pol… via @aecwrites #Boulder
This is an amazing opportunity! @CUBoulder is a wonderful place to work. And @CUBoulderATOC is a great department.
an important new study on mental health and #wildfire smoke colorado.edu/today/2024/09/…
Immense “corridor of #smoke” (red shading) from historic #Amazon #wildfires covering #Colombia, #Ecuador, #Peru, #Brazil, #Bolivia & #Paraguay east of the #Andes, curving around southern coast of #Brazil today 3 Sep, shown by @NOAASatellites #GOESEast #ABI aerosol optical depth.