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Who is WeatherManSam? More about me... A native of Gadsden, AL, I currently live and work as a cartographer in Madison, AL. My interests include mesoscale and tropical meteorology, nowcasting, climatology, and the urban environment (particularly flooding). Other hobbies of mine include hiking, cycling, collecting petrified wood and rocks in general, writing poetry, horticulture , photography and camping. I am a certified storm spotter, master gardener, and I'm studying for my ham radio license. Education *Work toward M.S. Geosciences,(Operational Meteorology & GIS), Mississippi State University, 2006-2007 Graduate Certificate in Spatial Analysis and Management, Jacksonville State University, 2004 *Graduate studies in Public Administration, Jacksonville State University, 2002-2004 B.S., Geography (Geographic Techniques), Jacksonville State University, 2002 *Work toward B.A., English, Jacksonville State University, 1998-2002 Certifications Skywarn Storm Spotter (Birmingham & Huntsville AL, Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN offices) Master Gardener (Mississippi, 2005) Organizations Gamma Theta Upsilon,Geographer's Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta, English Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society Friends of Noxubee Refuge Master Gardeners of Mississippi