Quinton Lawton
NSF Graduate Research Fellow at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science- Claim this Profile
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HAM Radio General
Federal Communications CommissionApr, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Trained Skywarn Storm Spotter
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationNov, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
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AdobeMay, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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NSF Graduate Research Fellow
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Aug 2019 - Present
I research the formation (know as "genesis") of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. My work investigates the interactions between atmospheric waves -- such as African Easterly Waves and Convectively-Coupled Kelvin Waves -- and how they can make tropical cyclone formation more or less likely. I also study the predictability of tropical cyclone formation and the relative influence of scale-interactions. I research the formation (know as "genesis") of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin. My work investigates the interactions between atmospheric waves -- such as African Easterly Waves and Convectively-Coupled Kelvin Waves -- and how they can make tropical cyclone formation more or less likely. I also study the predictability of tropical cyclone formation and the relative influence of scale-interactions.
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Research Assistant
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
Research assistant studying tropical cyclone formation and intensity in past climates under the direction of Dr. Robert Korty. Tasks include processing and analyzing data from climate models, writing MATLAB and python code, and visualizing data output. I primarily assist Dr. Korty in studying the thermodynamic properties and stability of the tropical atmosphere and how its evolution affects the suitability of the environment that spawns tropical storms. Part of this effort involves studying model-generated cyclones in different climates. The primary goal is to use this information to better understand how storms fundamentally depend on properties of the underlying environment in which they develop.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Undergraduate teaching assistant in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences for ATMO-321: Computer Applications in the Atmospheric Sciences, taught by Andrew Dessler. The course primarily teaches the use of Python 3 in data analysis applications, with a focus on applications relating to the atmospheric sciences. My responsibilities include:• Assist Dr. Dessler in teaching Python and related applications, four (4) contact hours a week.• Help students in understanding the course material and in completing course assignments during office hours, (2) hours a week.• Grade homework assignments turned in by students, two-four (2-4) hours a week. • Provide Dr. Dessler feedback on course organization, student progress, and other course-related tasks.
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Research Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
I was a student intern at the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC), with a research focus on hurricane modeling using the Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting (HWRF) system. • Led a project analyzing hurricane convection in HWRF output in comparison to observational studies and other modeling systems. •Developed a methodology to evaluate HWRF convection using a partitioning algorithm and Contoured Frequency by Altitude Diagrams (CFADs), which will be used by EMC in future annual evaluations of HWRF. •Collaborated with scientists both within EMC and at external institutions, becoming familiar with Research-to-Operations activities. •Conducted data analysis using Python and shell commands, interfacing with NOAA High Performance Computing systems.
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Counselor - GeoX Summer Program
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2017
The GeoX Summer program at the Texas A&M College of Geosciences is a week-long introduction to the geosciences for qualified high school students. Participants spend a week living on the Texas A&M campus and participate in a number of activities and lectures with college faculty and professors. Activities take place on the campus of Texas A&M as well as at associated research and industry facilities, including the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), and British Petroleum (BP) headquarters.As a counselor, my responsibilities included: • Helping ensure the safety and well being of participants• Coordinating program activities with college staff and faculty • Ensuring smooth and timely transit between facilities and activities• Serving as a mentor and sharing my experiences as a current student in the Texas A&M College of Geosciences• Informing participants of the many experiences I have had as a current student, including study abroad, undergraduate research, and internships• Living in the same dorm complex as participants for the entirety of the program
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Source Environmental Sciences, Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern Meteorologist
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Source specializes in providing environmental consulting services to industrial, commercial, and government clients. Their services include preparation of environmental analyses and reports, technical filings and related studies such as air, water and waste permit applications, evaluation of air and water borne pollutant emissions and studies to determine the transport, dispersion and final impact of these pollutants.As an intern meteorologist at Source Environmental Services, my responsibilities included:• Assisting air quality specialists in the preparation of various air permits and documents for review by the TCEQ• Researching environmental laws and regulations to help determine their relevance to individual cases• Performing record-keeping and air emission calculations for Source clients • Assisting staff members with a variety of administrative tasks around the office
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Lucas Group, A Korn Ferry Company
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Researcher
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Lucas Group is a recruiting firm that assists mid-tier to Fortune 500 companies in finding employees. As a researcher at Lucas Group my responsibilities included: • Using social media sites such as Linkedin to find candidates, evaluating each individual's appropriateness for the position and recruiter I was sourcing for.• Creating candidate lists and transferring candidates into the company's internal MaxHire database.• Using online resources and company websites to find accurate and current contact information for potential candidates and business contacts.• Assisting recruiters in other small projects and day to day tasks
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Education
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2015 - 2019
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology -
2019 - 2024
University of Miami
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Atmospheric Science, Hurricane Predictability
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