In a COVID-free world, I enjoy hiking, biking, racquetball, board games, and socializing with friends

My wife and I in Hong Kong

Exploring the Grand Canyon

Tour of Scripps Pier

Press conference on global warming hiatus at COP22

Describing how an Argo float works at COP22

Me and students from the 2018 GELS Program


I’m passionate about science communication and engaging the public to establish a productive dialogue regarding climate change. I’ve worked closely with Rotary Clubs, K-12 school groups, theologians, military and government officials at all levels, and multidisciplinary academics to help them understand the science and to communicate it themselves within their own networks.

I’ve enjoyed educating the next generation by serving as a teacher and mentor to several summer programs, and as a guest lecturer in both undergraduate and graduate courses.


I was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, leaving me with an affinity for BBQ and generally hapless sports franchises. That is except for the recent 2020 Super Bowl Champs, the Kansas City Chiefs!

My family circa 1994, I’m in the white sweater

My family circa 2018, I’m 2nd from right