Ph.D., 1996, Geosciences, University of Arizona
M.S., 1989, Geography, University of Utah
B.A., 1979, Environmental Education, Prescott College
Phone: (520) 626-0235
FAX: (520) 621-2889
E-mail: conniew1@email.arizona.edu
412 Harvill Building, Box #2
Tucson, AZ 85721-0076
USA
My research
primarily focuses on the climate and paleoclimate of western North
America, particularly with regard to drought and water issues. Recent research concerns the reconstruction of past climate
and hydrology using tree rings,analysis of past and current
climate variability, and the investigation of circulation features that
influence regional climate, particularly at decadal and longer time
scales. Some of my current research projects include reconstructions of
North American monsoon region precipitation, Klamath River basin
hydroclimatology, and lower Colorado River flow. Other evolving
interests include investigating past and current tree lines in the
Colorado Rocky Mountains. I am also interested in the connection
between science and decision making, particularly in the water
resources sector. While aspects of my research address this
connection, I have developed a post baccalaureate certificate
program, Certificate in Connecting Science and Decsion Making (CESD).