Sandy Starkweather
Scientific Program Manager
- BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1992
- MS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1996
- Phd Geography, University of Colorado, 2004
Research Interests
Dr. Starkweather has a joint background in energy systems engineering (BS/MS), Arctic climatology (PhD), and research policy and planning. She has served as the Executive Director of the US Arctic Observing Network (US AON, usaon.org) initiative since 2017. Dr. Starkweather promotes the co-development of policy and planning tools to effectively and equitably advance observing networks and data systems in support of societal benefit. She served as the chair of the international Sustaining Arctic Observing Networks (SAON, articobserving.org) from 2020-2024, during which time she led the drafting of SAON's Arctic Roadmap for Observing and Data Systems (ROADS) planning process. She has developed methods and tools for assessing the societal benefit of observing and data systems.
Current Research
Advancing the development of and engagement in SAON's Arctic Roadmap for Observing and Data Systems
Developing an observational gaps assessment for risk management and hazard mitigation in the Alaskan Arctic
Developing methods and practices for societal benefit assessment and evaluation
Advancing the work plan of the US Arctic Observing Network's federal board
Supporting international planning efforts like the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning
Research Categories
Atmosphere, Biology and Ecosystems, Climate and Weather, Cryosphere, Energy, Oceans, Science Policy, Administrative Supportto
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