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Owen Shieh

Meteorologist. Writer. Musician. Outdoorsman.

E komo mai! Welcome, as they say in Hawaiian. I am a meteorologist pursuing my Ph.D. at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa in Honolulu.

My primary research interests involve the study of severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. By navigating the menus to the left, you will find details of my ongoing and past research projects, teaching materials, and field experiences. You can also find my books, academic publications, and personal essays about a variety of topics.

In addition to my passion for meteorology, I am an avid writer, musician, and outdoorsman. Nature beckons my will to explore. Whether it be backpacking, kayaking, sailing, or snorkeling, the call of the wild routinely takes me on memorable adventures that challenge me physically and mentally. My latest thoughts and essays that span a spectrum of topics from meteorology and outdoor adventures to philosophy, life lessons, and world affairs can be found in my Blog. Please take a look!

Finally, for those who may be interested in severe weather safety and outdoor survival skills, I am the co-founder of THE ELEMENTS Survival Training®, a company dedicated to educating the public about managing the hazards related to the great outdoors.