Meirah Williamson

PhD Program

meirahw@unm.edu

Website

Research Areas:

cartography, natural hazards, disasters, communication, data feminism

Key Word Interests:

cartography, natural hazards, disasters, communication, data feminism

Biography:

Meirah Williamson is a doctoral student in the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at the University of New Mexico. She received her BS in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from the University of Wisconsin and her MS in Geography from the University of Florida. Prior to starting her PhD, she worked at the Illinois State Water Survey for three years, where she collaborated with communities in rural Illinois to develop mitigation strategies for natural and human-made hazards. Her doctoral research explores how cartography can incorporate principles of data feminism to improve the visual communication of natural hazard and disaster risks. In her free time, Meirah enjoys hiking, playing piano, going to art/farmer's markets, and watching (or avoiding) the Chicago White Sox.

Education:

B.S. Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin; M.S. Geography, University of Florida

Select Publications:

Williamson, M., Ash, K., Erickson, M. J., & Mullens, E. (2023). Damages Associated with Excessive Rainfall Outlooks (ERO) and Missed Flash Floods. Weather and Forecasting, 38(6), 971-984. 10.1175/WAF-D-22-0035.1; Williamson, M., & Kucharik, C. J. (2023). Urban Warming Challenges Verification of Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings in Madison, Wisconsin. Weather and Forecasting, 38(6), 1011-1023. 10.1175/WAF-D-22-0164.1