Michael Souza

Michael Souza is a meteorology and atmospheric science alum of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (BS '13, MS '14). As a lecturer at Framingham State University and an online adjunct professor for community colleges in Pennsylvania and Michigan, he bridges academic expertise with practical weather forecasting and emergency management. Souza also serves as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) meteorologist, providing critical weather analysis for public safety decisions.

• B.S. in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2013
• M.S. in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2014

His research and professional work focus on hazardous weather forecasting, data analysis for snowstorms/hurricanes, and translating technical meteorological concepts for non-scientific audiences. Souza has collaborated extensively with the National Weather Service and private forecasting firms, emphasizing real-world applications of climatology and atmospheric dynamics.

Souza's teaching philosophy centers on making meteorological science accessible, informed by his roles at the National Weather Service and Boston Marathon weather operations. He currently contributes to Framingham State University's meteorology curriculum and mentors UMass Lowell students through collaborative weather observation projects.