Environmental Chemistry: Computer and GIS Analysis of Wildfire Smoke
Schools or Programs: Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS), Physical Sciences, 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.
Student Responsibilities
Use satellite and GIS data to track and understand wildfire pollution in the western US.