Atmospheric Science

University of Louisiana Monroe Atmospheric Science Assistant Professor Dr. Todd Murphy and four students left campus Monday, March 21, to collect data on an approaching storm system. Murphy was awarded a PERiLS grant of $276,000 to study how tornadoes form from squall lines. Atmospheric Science students participating in the field mission are Emily Allen, Haniston Holloway, Isaiah Montgomery, and Jacob Zeringue.

The public is invited to learn more about the VORTEX-SE project and the University of Louisiana Monroe's role in this cooperative effort with the NOAA —…