Kyle Van Peursem
Degree(s) Held:
B.S. Meteorology, University of Utah, 2008
Degree Sought:
M.S. in Earth Sciences, Snow Science
Title of Research Project:
Validation of the SNOWPACK model using numerical weather model input
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Relevant Training:
Level III Avalanche Course - AAI - Salt Lake City, UT - Feb 2013International Snow Science Workshop - Anchorage, AK - Sep 2012
Arctic Survival School - Eielson Air Force Base, AK - Jan 2012
Southcentral Alaska Snow and Avalanche Workshop - Anchorage, AK - Nov 2011 & 2013
Work Experience:
Weather Flight Commander - US Air Force - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage AK - Oct 2011-Aug 2014Weather Flight Officer in Charge - US Air Force - Transit Center at Manas, Republic of Kyrgyzstan - Nov 2013-Mar 2014
Weather Officer - US Air Force - Sembach Air Base, Germany - Jul 2008-Jul 2011
Volunteer Activities:
Forecaster - Anchorage Avalanche Center - Mar 2013-May 2014Snow Safety Team Member - Arctic Valley Ski Area - Nov 2012-Apr 2013
Avalanche Instructor - Carabasset Valley Academy - Garmisch, Germany - Feb 2010