Adam Stepanek, Ph.D.

Adam Stepanek has two decades of far-reaching experience throughout the meteorological community, ranging from operational forecasting as an officer in the United States Air Force to serving as a professor at Valparaiso University.  Multiple advanced degrees from the Naval Postgraduate School (M.S.) and Purdue University (Ph.D.) have allowed him countless opportunities to hone his forecasting, communication, and writing skills.  Adam prides himself in educating both scientists and weather enthusiasts alike in all facets of meteorology – especially severe weather applications, extended-range forecasting, aviation weather, and evaluating atmospheric conditions within the decision support tree.

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Research and Education Director

Helping people better understand and appreciate the underpinnings of how weather impacts the energy and agriculture sectors is a source of personal satisfaction