Extreme weather in a changing world

The coming decades will see unprecedented changes to the Earth system with direct consequences for society. Changes in the characteristics of extreme weather are key indicators of future change, at both local and regional scales. The goal of this research is to advance our understanding of potential changes in the location, intensity, and structure of such extremes (e.g., hurricanes), which is crucial for future adaptation planning given their large economic and social costs. The presentation also highlights the important role that universities play in developing solutions to mitigate these impacts for the regions they represent.
 

Bio: Kevin Reed is Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming and a professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. Prior to coming to Stony Brook University, he was a postdoctoral research fellow in the Advanced Study Program at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, and spent time as a science policy advisor in the U.S. Senate through the American Geophysical Union Congressional Science Fellowship.

Reed received his Ph.D. and M.S. in atmospheric science from the University of Michigan, where he also completed a Graduate Certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy and a B.S. in physics.

At Stony Brook, Reed’s research focuses on extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, may change in the coming decades.  This includes understanding the capability of current and next-generation climate models to simulate extreme weather events.  His research aids in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate state-of-the-art science for climate adaptation applications and policies.