Melissa Burt Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, CO, US

Dr. Melissa A. Burt is a Research Scientist in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on the interactions of Arctic clouds, radiation, and sea ice, with interests ranging from cloud-radiation feedbacks, hydrological and energy cycles in climate, and climate change feedbacks.

Dr. Melissa A. Burt serves as the Education and Diversity Director in the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering and Department of Atmospheric Science. In this role, she is committed to improving and increasing diversity in STEM by designing programs to encourage participation, and increase access and retention for members of historically underrepresented.

I served as Education and Diversity Manager for CMMAP, the Center for Multiscale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes, an NSF Science and Technology Center, working to enhance understanding of global climate through K-12, undergraduate, and graduate study as well as informal education and public presentations. I am also committed to improving and increasing.

Burt serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization, the Earth Science Women’s Network (ESWN). ESWN is an international peer-mentoring network of women in the Earth Sciences, many of whom are in the early stages of their careers.

To increase the participation of women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. The Board recommends and develops programs and activities, like mentoring and networking, and advocates for educational and professional opportunities for women, minorities, and underrepresented groups.

M.S., Atmospheric Science

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Atmospheric Science

B.S., Meteorology