 On Twin Peaks, San Francisco, CA |
Welcome to my domain (pun intended)! My name is Dorian Burnette (I go by the handle "Jay" on TV and radio). I am a professional meteorologist/climatologist who started out in the operational sector (TV and private), but has since drifted into academia. Presently, I am an Instructor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas. My research interests are in historical meteorology and climatology, climate reconstruction from tree rings, severe storms meteorology, societal impacts of weather and climate extremes, and computer programming applications. I also enjoy storm chasing with my own students and other colleagues in the Plains. I do get out as well and enjoy running, swimming, playing golf and basketball, and spending time with friends and family. Curriculum Vitae [.pdf, 115 KB] E-Mail: "One trend that bothers me is the glorification of stupidity, that the media is reassuring people it's alright not to know anything.... That, to me, is far more dangerous than a little pornography on the Internet."--Carl Sagan |
