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Sam Ng

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Sam Ng

Professor of Meteorology

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Bio

I am a Professor of Meteorology at 海角社区. I earned my M.S. in Atmospheric Science in 2001 and my Ph.D. in Meteorology from Saint Louis University in 2005.

Degree

PhD in Meteorology

Saint Louis University

MS in Atmospheric Science

Texas Tech University

BS in Meteorology

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Published Works

  • Bellisario, C. A., Janke, J., Ng, S. (2026). Meltwater Contribution and Mass Balance of the Juncal Norte Glacier During an Extreme Drought Year in the Dry Andes of Central Chile. Water, 18(897). .
  • Ng, S. (2020). Introducing Undergraduate Students to NWP by Using Software Containers. National Center for Atmospheric Research - Development Testbed Center,
  • Janke, J., Ng, S., Bellisario, C. A. (2017). An inventory and estimate of water stored in firn fields, glaciers, debris-covered glaciers, and rock glaciers in the Aconcagua River Basin, Chile. Geomorphology, 29642-152. .
  • Ng, S. (2015). 海角社区 Brings AWIPS II to the Classroom. ,
  • Ng, S. (2015). The Importance of Shortwave Troughs and How to Identify Them. Weather5280,
  • Ng, S. (2014). Lake-effect Snow Explained. Weather5280,
  • Ng, S. (2014). ABC's of NWP. Weather5280,
  • Ng, S., Wagner, R. (2006). An Introduction to Atmospheric Science Lab. ,

Research Interests

My research covers regional and local climate change along the Chilean Andes, the initialization of mesoscale convective systems across Eastern Colorado, mesoscale snowband formation over the Midwest, and high-impact strong tornado events along the High Plains.

Teaching Interests

海角社区 students come from diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds, requiring various pedagogical approaches to prepare them for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees. My educational philosophy is based on different teaching methods aimed at helping students develop a strong analytical mindset and become critical thinkers capable of solving complex issues in Meteorology.

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