Climate Outreach Specialist
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Climatic Research | Wisconsin State Climatology Office
Hometown: Chisago City, MN
Amanda Schwabe is a Climate Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. She has a background in science communication, having worked as a broadcast meteorologist for five years after completing a B.S. in atmospheric and oceanic science from UW—Madison. At the state climate office, she works to design, promote, and support educational programming and outreach to help partners understand and adapt to weather and climate challenges in Wisconsin.
Talks:
On Thin Ice: Measuring Changes in Wisconsin Lake Ice
Diving into the changes seen across Wisconsin’s lakes, both on a local scale and the Great Lakes, during the winter season, and the environmental implications of those changes.
Weather Warnings: Severe Weather Trends & Patterns in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s weather is becoming increasingly variable, with tornadoes in February and 80° weather in November. We’ll look at patterns in severe weather across the state, what types of changes are being seen, and what communities are impacted.
Warming Winters in Wisconsin
A discussion of how Wisconsin winters are changing and the impacts seen in agriculture, the environment, and the economy.