The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Cloud Physics Community
In this project, we explored how diverse is the cloud physics community.
Using quantitative and qualitative datasets, we found a regional representation bias of collaborations towards the Global North that contributes to the uncertainty of the role of aerosols from tropical regions on climate change estimations and contributes to parachute science.
We also identified that individuals identifying themselves as part of one or multiple minority groups face limited promotions, publishing, funding, salary, and citations.
This project contributes to the vast evidence reaffirming inclusivity and diversity as key components advancing environmental science.
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The Droplet Freezing Assay
We built an instrument to quantify the ice nucleating abilities of aerosols via immersion freezing.
This instrument has been calibrated and validated with published results and since then, it has contributed to multiple research projects at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Change at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Do you want to know more?
Please read our paper in Atmósfera
Ice-nucleating particles in a coastal tropical site
In this project, we studied the role of marine aerosol in cloud formation in tropical regions.
From particle collection to characterization and then testing their ability to be ice nucleating particles, this project helps us understand the influence of the biodiversity in tropical regions in the hydrological cycle and how important it is to measure in the Caribbean region.
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Please read our paper in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Weather, Community & Resilience Research 