CW3E is pleased to welcome Brian Kawzenuk as a staff research associate. Brian joins us from completing his master’s work with Dr. Jason Cordeira at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. At Plymouth Brian investigated the impacts of land-falling atmospheric rivers (ARs) on the west coast during February 2014. The structure and dynamics of AR events as well as their influence on extreme precipitation over the west coast were explored. Brian looks forward to continuing his study of AR events and using his extensive analytic and programming skills to help the CW3E team develop stakeholder tools. Brian grew up in central New York State and has always had a passion for meteorology. We’re delighted to welcome him to the team and hope he enjoys the milder climate of the La Jolla region.