Jonah Shaw
Post-Doctoral Associate at the University of Colorado Boulder.
About Me
I am a Post-Doctoral Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder. I study climate change with a focus on internal variability and climate signal detection, and my research often takes place at the interface between earth system models and satellite observations. Before working in climate science, I studied physics as an undergraduate student at Carleton College (2014 - 2018) and worked at the National Institute for Standards and Technology (2018 - 2019). I received my PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Colorado in 2025, where I was advised by Professor Jennifer Kay and supported by a NASA FINESST award and the NASA PREFIRE Mission.
I love learning about our planet and how we observe it. I am especially interested in the radiative impacts of clouds and aerosols, understanding the limitations of satellite observations and climate models, and using weather/climate models as tools for renewable forecasting and operations. My mission as a climate scientist is to work collaboratively to answer questions that inform climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Science is successful when diverse voices are present and valued. As a scientist and a human being, I am committed to dismantling the systems of oppression that permeate academia.
You can use this site to learn more about my experience, research, and professional interests.
Contact Me
You can contact me via email at jonah[dot]shaw[at]colorado[dot]edu