Project Title: Creating Aerosol Profiles from Doppler Wind LIDAR Measurements. 

Mentors: Aditya Choukulkar and Sunil Baidar, NOAA/ESRL

Bio: Michael (Mike) is a Colorado native, and currently studying at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado. Right after high school, Mike joined the Army as a Medic initially pursuing a career in medicine. However, after taking an Environmental Health class, he changed career paths to study the environment and the effects of human activity. When not in class, he enjoys hiking, backpacking, playing ultimate frisbee, and exploring local coffee shops/breweries. 

In Fall 2018, Mike will be transferring to CU Boulder to pursue a bachelor's degree in Geology (possibly Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) with a certificate in Hydrology.  Mike hopes to go on and address some of the world’s most challenging environmental problems, particularly surrounding water.

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