Catherine Wimmer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I research the impacts of arctic amplification on presents day and future storm track dynamics in the midlatitude regions of the northern hemisphere during the summer months. I assist in improving understanding of the general circulation through a combination of theory, hierarchical numerical modeling and observational data analysis.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Research fellow at the UChicago London Lab for neurogenomics and learning potential

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sandy Hook, Nj

Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) – Highlands, NJSenior; magnet public high school located on Sandy Hook, NJ featuring curriculum emphasis on laboratory science, marine technology and engineering  Capstone project: (11th-12th): In conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, studying the correlation between the amount of microplastics and the size of Atlantic Menhaden in the Sandy Hook Bay  Notable classes: Multi-variable Calculus (Dual Enrollment), AP Physics C, AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, Oceanography (Dual Enrollment), Marine Research (10 credits) Harvard University (Summer 2018) Class on Epigenetics and Gene Regulation. Submitted a mock grant proposal to NIH on the association between maternal fructose-induced hypertension in prenatal environment and FLG gene of fetus ACADEMIC AWARDS / ACTIVITIES:• NJ ROTC (9th-12th) Currently hold the rank Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade and position of Company Commander; Varsity Color Guard (9th-10th); Platoon Commander (10th-11th)• National Honor Society (11th-12th); President (12th)• Spanish National Honor Society (11th- 12th); Vice President (12th), Spanish Club (10th–12th)• Key Club (10th-12th); Treasurer (11th); Organized Walk for Water (Thirst Project) to raise awareness and funds to build a well in Swaziland, Africa; Committee Head of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Prom (Toms River, NJ) (9th-11th); Collected over 200 toys for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (10th-11th); Organized Ugly Sweater parties to support St Jude’s Children Hospital and CHOP (10th-11th)• Physics Olympics (10th-12th); Technology Student Association (11th-12th)

Sandy Hook, Nj

(Summer 2019): Handled Kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals, instructed beginners, handled money and waivers, rescued customers caught in the surf.

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Data Science

Activities and Societies: South Side Free Music Program, Cross Country and Track teams

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

Activities and Societies: Women’s xctf, Women’s Athlete Association, South Side Free Music Program

High School Diploma, Marine Sciences