Mary Stampone

Mary Stampone is an Associate Professor of Geography and the New Hampshire State Climatologist at the University of New Hampshire, where she also serves as Chair of the Geography department and holds an Affiliate Associate Professor appointment. Her work centers on providing climate data and analysis to New Hampshire citizens, educators, and agencies to support environmental decision-making and climate resilience planning across the state.

Her academic credentials include a B.A. from Albion College, an M.S. in Geography from the University of Delaware, and a Ph.D. in Climate from the University of Delaware. This foundation supports her dual focus on climate science research and public service through the State Climate Office.

Dr. Stampone's research spans climate system monitoring, applied climatology, and public understanding of climate change. She investigates regional climate variability, snow albedo dynamics using community networks like CoCoRaHS, Antarctic sea ice, and the connections between short-term weather experiences and long-term climate beliefs. Her work bridges atmospheric sciences, earth system science, and social dimensions of climate change.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent emphasis on regional climate assessment for New England, particularly New Hampshire, with growing focus on practical applications for drought management, flood outlooks, and climate adaptation. Her research increasingly integrates public participation through networks like CoCoRaHS while contributing to national frameworks such as the Fourth National Climate Assessment.

She has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for projects including Collaborating Towards Increase (University of Maine, 2022-2024) and multiple drought/flood modeling initiatives with the NH Department of Environmental Services. As Co-PI, she has led scholarly collaborations on New England climate change and state drought management planning. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in weather, climate, natural hazards, and climate-society interactions.

As head of the New Hampshire State Climate Office, Dr. Stampone leads a critical hub for climate services in the region. Her innovative work with the CoCoRaHS-Albedo network demonstrates her commitment to expanding climate monitoring through community science, while her role in state-level climate assessments directly informs environmental policy and resource management across New Hampshire.