Our Mission - The mission of this group is to conduct research on hydrometeorological processes and urban climate. Our goals are to advance science, teaching, outreach, and applications while preserving science integrity and serving our state, nation, and the world. Current Students - William Burgett-Merkel, Kathy Osei, Treja Smalls, Jordan McLeod Our Projects Current projects include: Urban hydrometeorological processes and prediction Atmospheric Rivers and environmental justice in the Southeast Hydrometeorological extremes and infrastructure resilience The meteorology and prediction challenges associated with controlled burns Tropical cyclone precipitation, risk communication challenges, and Brown Ocean Effect Weather hazards and the insurance industry Natural hazards and U.S. Navy installations In the News Environmental Achievement Awards to go to University of Georgia Professor Marshall Shepherd, Athens Banner-Herald Vice President's Visit Brings Climate Change Discussion to Forefront Can We Expect More Flooding and Extreme Weather Because of Climate Change? J. Marshall Shepherd: How Does Bias Shape Our Perceptions About Science? Related Courses GEOG 4/6160 Applied Climatology in the Urban Environment GEOG 4/6140 Satellite Meteorology and Climatology GEOG 4/6170 Mesoscale/Radar Meteorology FYOS Hurricanes, Tsunamies and More: Observing the Earth From Space Contact Information Dr. James Marshall Shepherd marshgeo@uga.edu
