Mentor: Nicole Hemming-Schroeder

Bio: Cece Weaver is finishing up her last semester at the Community College of Denver and will be transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder to study for a bachelor's in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC). Cece's fascination with weather and climate goes back as far as she can recall. Cece grew up watching the television meteorologists, replicating their forecasts, and hoping someday to predict storms herself. This initial enthusiasm has manifested itself in a strong academic interest in the behavior of the atmosphere, extreme weather, and oceanic climate science. Outside of academics, Cece has a long-standing passion for the environment. An avid adventurer, she has traveled to more than ten countries—and counting—driven by a curiosity to explore their local cultures and environments. Locally, she enjoys paddleboarding, kayaking, and going to national parks. These outdoor experiences fuel her desire to study the intricate systems of our atmosphere and oceans through science. Some of her future goals involve working with NOAA on research that aids in the improvement of weather forecasting, strengthens climate resilience, and enhances public literacy about the systems on this planet—for travelers and communities alike.