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Stephanie Hoekstra

Stephanie Hoekstra

Stephanie Hoekstra is a researcher in the Decision Support Research and Evaluation (DSRE) Branch within the Global Systems Laboratory’s Weather Informatics and Decision Support (WIDS) Division. Prior to GSL, Stephanie worked in the Weather Program Office on the transition of research into operations, as well as in academics at UCLA. Her work focuses on partner decision-making, risk perceptions, and hazard communication, along with improving weather products based on user feedback.

Research Interests 

  • Decision-making
  • Risk perceptions
  • Hazard communication
  • Protective actions
  • Partner needs assessments
  • Weather product improvement

Education

  • Ph.D. in Integrated Coastal Sciences, East Carolina University
  • M.A. in Geography, University of Oklahoma
  • B.S. in Environmental Science  with Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences concentration, UCLA

Our Mission

Lead research and directed development through the transition of environmental data, models, products, tools, and services to support commerce, protect life and property, and promote a scientifically literate public.

Research Areas

Organizational Excellence, Earth System Prediction, Advanced Technologies, and Decision Support are the foundation to achieving the GSL Grand Challenge: Deliver actionable global storm-scale prediction and environmental information through advanced technologies to serve society.

Global Systems Laboratory