Rachel H. White

I joined the Climate Dynamics group in 2024 after several years teaching high school science and math, over a decade at Microsoft, and a prior PhD in Geophysics (adv: David L Kohlstedt, U of MN, USA). I am co-supervised by Simon Donner in the UBC Geography department. My current research aim is to understand the evolution of seasonal heat and changing seasonal patterns in a warming climate, with an emphasis on coastal urban areas. I use climate modelling and data science tools (Python, R) to understand these changes and how they are experienced by humanity and ecosystems. I also communicate with policymakers through my role on the Whatcom County Climate Impact Advisory Committee.