Marshall Shepherd

Bomb cyclones! Polar vortices! Atmospheric rivers! And rained out barbecues. One of the world’s leading Meteorologists, Dr. Marshall Shepherd – a former NASA scientist and current Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia – is here to field a downpour of questions. We chat about percentages in forecasts, hail, sleet, storm chasing, heatwaves, fluid dynamics, TV weather people, climate change delayism and his favorite weather-themed movies. Also: what not to do with a weather balloon. Follow Dr. Shepherd on Twitter, Instagram or TikTokHis website: http://www.drmarshallshepherd.com/His podcast: Weather GeeksA donation went to: Institute for Sustainable Communities at sustain.orgMore episode sources and linksOther episodes you may enjoy: Fulminology (LIGHTNING), Nephology (CLOUDS), Snow Hydrology (SNOW/AVALANCHES), Cryoseismology (ICEQUAKES), Astrobiology (ALIENS), Oceanology (OCEANS), Phenology (FALL/SEASONS), Spesh Ep: Drawdown Design ProjectSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and engineering by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam MediaTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Annie Duke, a former professional poker player and decision-making consultant, shares practical tools for making better choices and managing stress in decision-making. She explains how recognizing the significance of our choices can transform our lives. James Marshall Shepherd, a geography professor, dives into the advancements in weather forecasting, revealing how technology enhances accuracy and clarifying common misconceptions like the difference between 'partly sunny' and 'partly cloudy.' Together, they explore decision-making complexity and the fascinating science behind predicting the weather.

Join Dr. Marshall Shepherd, a noted meteorologist and professor at the University of Georgia, as he explores the mysteries of weather from space. He shares his journey from childhood fascination to a leading voice in atmospheric sciences. The discussion dives into the gaps in weather observations and modeling, addressing why effective communication is essential. Dr. Shepherd also tackles the differences between weather and climate, the challenges of public perception, and the importance of diversity in the science community. It’s an engaging conversation packed with insights!