Hello! I’m Jack, a weather science data reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle.
I’m part of the California Weather Wonks, a small but mighty team dedicated to explaining the how and why behind weather in the S.F. Bay Area and California.
My path to science journalism has taken a few twists and turns. I earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology at Princeton Unversity and worked as a data engineer before completing the science communication program at UC Santa Cruz. Since then, I’ve written about a variety of science topics, from dinosaur eggs to heat waves to cancer prevention, through internships and as a freelancer.
Now, I’m excited to have the opportunity to dive into datasets and talk with scientfic experts, to share the fascinating story of Bay Area weather!
Featured Stories
Atmospheric rivers
SF Chronicle, Dec. 30, 2022
Rivers in the sky replenish California’s water supplies, but also cause widespread flood damage.
Hurricane Hunters
SF Chronicle, Dec. 27, 2022
Recon flights provide atmospheric river data that improves weather models and could transform California’s reservoir levels during drought.
SWOT
SF Chronicle, Dec. 12, 2022
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite could provide an unprecedented view of S.F. Bay Area waters.