NorthWest Research Associates

Martina Bramberger, Research Scientist, Boulder office. Martina has accepted an exciting position and opportunity with NCAR starting 10/1. We all are happy for her and that, as her new office is across the street from our Boulder office, she can continue to join us for Cake Wednesday!

Brian Crowe, IT Systems Admin Associate, Boulder office. Brian and his wife are returning to the Cincinnati area at the end of September to be closer to family & friends. He will be missed. Boulder will have a local farewell celebration after this meeting with an assortment of Brian’s favorite dessert (pies!).

Aloha to Martina & Brian!

Magdalena joined NWRA in early August to begin writing proposals through us. She will join NWRA as a full-time employee in mid 2025.

Magdalena is a physical oceanographer and graduate of Scripps Oceanography with postdoctoral experience at NCAR and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI).

Her research interests lie in the intersection of the atmosphere, oceans and biosphere. She investigates the role that atmospheric forcing plays in changing upper ocean physics and its impacts on phytoplankton bloom development, as well as impacts of synergistic effects between atmosphere and ocean weather dynamics. Her research specifically includes the effects on upper ocean turbulence inferred from Argo floats ascent rate variability.

Please welcome Magdalena!