"An insurmountable object, emotion, or thought
is nothing more than our reluctance to take up
the challenge of trying to understand it."
My primary research interests include the study of severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Most recently, I have been involved with hurricane and typhoon intensity research. By navigating the menus to the left, you will find details of my ongoing and past research projects, teaching materials, and field experiences. You can also find my books, academic publications, and personal essays about a variety of topics.