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Katie Vigil

Research Scientist

Katie is a CIWRO Research Scientist working with the National Weather Service Operations Proving Ground (OPG). Katie’s past research has involved convective snowfall and severe winter storms in Missouri. In the OPG, Katie uses her experience combining meteorology and social science to aid with human factors testing. Katie is also a certified project manager.

Education

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2015

M.S. in Atmospheric Science, University of Missouri, 2010

B.S. in Meteorology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2007

Experience

Certifcations

Project Management Professional (PMP), 2018

CIWRO/NWS OPG Research Scientist - Kansas City, Missouri (2014-Present)

MACC Meteorology Instructor - Columbia, Missouri (2010-2015)

CMU Meteorology Instructor - Fayette, Missouri (2009-2014)

Chief Meteorologist for Cumulus Broadcasting - Columbia, Missouri (2008-2009)

Quality Assurance Meteorologist for MeteoStar – Englewood, Colorado (2006-2008)

Research Team(s):

National Weather Service Operations Proving Ground