Environmental Chemistry: Computer and GIS Analysis of Wildfire Smoke
Schools or Programs: Physical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS), Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Location(s): UW Bothell
Quarter(s): Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Includes the quarter to apply or participate.
Hours per Week: 1hr - 3hrs
Estimated weekly effort
Compensation: No compensation or volunteer position
Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in the Western US as global warming results in higher temperatures. Our goal is to understand how wildfires contribute to air pollution, both particulate matter and ozone.
Use satellite and GIS data to track and understand wildfire pollution in the western US.
Schools or Related Disciplines:
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
STEM – Physical Sciences
Category: Research and Creative Projects
Time: estimated hours per week is 1hr – 3hrs
Credit/Compensation Notes: This is a volunteer or unpaid position
Contact: Daniel Jaffe, Ph.D., djaffe@uw.edu
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