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Andrea Lopez Lang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research focuses on understanding extreme weather variability and predictability in the extratropical atmosphere, spanning from days to weeks. She leads a research group examining multiscale atmospheric processes, including stratospheric dynamics, Rossby wave breaking, and cold air outbreaks.
- PhD from University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Co-Lead, NOAA/CPO's Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction Task Force
- Chair, American Meteorological Society's Board on Enterprise Economic Development
- Member, National Academies Board of Atmospheric Science and Climate
Her work lies at the intersection of basic and applied research, with collaborations ranging from undergraduate students to international institutions. She has received 10 federal research grants from NSF, ONR, NASA, and NOAA/NWS/CPO. Current projects include:
- NOAA/CPO: Lower stratospheric Rossby wave dynamics in winter extremes
- ONR: Stratosphere's role in Arctic weather predictability
- NSF/RISE: Industry-focused atmospheric science education workshops
- NSF-led workshop on severe weather impacts (2024)
Lang actively contributes to science policy through leadership roles at the American Meteorological Society and National Academies, including moderating AI in weather prediction discussions and chairing climate resilience forums. Her 15 most recent publications highlight trends in:
- Subseasonal-to-seasonal prediction frameworks
- Stratosphere-troposphere coupling mechanisms
- Machine learning applications in precipitation forecasting
- Diversity and equity in atmospheric science education
She mentors a team of graduate and undergraduate students, several of whom have transitioned to prominent roles in academia, NOAA, and industry. Her applied research involves weather-climate risk assessment for sectors like energy and disaster management. Grants include funding from:
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- NASA
- NOAA Climate Prediction Office (CPO)
- National Weather Service (NWS)
