Jennie Bukowski, PhD

Atmospheric Scientist

Storms Researcher

Dr. Jennie Bukowski is Research Scientist at Colorado State University in the Department of Atmospheric Science

My expertise is in anything related to thunderstorms. My research involves high-resolution mesoscale modeling and ensemble modeling of convective cloud systems, storm dynamics, and aerosol-cloud-environment interactions.

I currently work on the science team of the NASA INCUS (INvestigation of Convective UpdraftS) satellite mission, where I research convective mass flux (CMF), tropical storm anvils, and storm environments. Set to launch in late 2026, INCUS will provide the first tropics-wide investigation of the evolution of CMF.

Research Interests

 

 

Storm Dynamics & Cloud Microphysics

Numerical Modeling & Ensemble Modeling

Haboobs, Dryland Thunderstorms

Terrestrial & Martian Mineral Dust

Convection & Storm Anvils

 

Mesoscale Meteorology

Statistical Applications / AI

 

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My background is quite eclectic

Before pursuing a career in atmospheric science, I studied the humanities, taught ESL abroad, and even worked in a plant museum and a virology laboratory. While enthusiastic about many subjects, my true passion is earth science and getting folks interested in STEM and meteorology.

 

Education

PhD: Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
MS:  Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences, University of Michigan
BS:   Russian Language and Literature, University of Wisconsin
BS:   History; Eastern European Studies, University of Wisconsin