Dr. Rosimar Rios-Berrios is a Scientist I at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Her research focuses on high-impact weather, especially tropical cyclones, numerical weather prediction, and precipitation extremes. Dr. Rios-Berrios also spends a great deal of her time mentoring the next generation of scientists through internships and short-term visits at NCAR.
Rosi, as most people call her, was born and raised in Puerto Rico where her family endured the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria, including many weeks without any communication and several long months without power or water. Her experience inspired her to further understand how climate change impacts extreme weather events.
She lives in Colorado now with her husband and their one-year old son, Loki. While she misses the warm, tropical days on the Island, she also enjoys living in a place with seasons and outdoor activities all year round. When she is not working, she is likely hiking, running, sewing, cooking, doing yoga or pilates, or just playing with her little one.