Who We Are and How to Reach Us

	Alex Hall Asst. Professor 310-206-5253 (office) 310-206-5257 (lab) 7955 Math Sciences Bldg
Research interests: climate modeling, global climate change, regional climate Hobbies: swimming, yoga, electronic music, cooking Birthday: September 11. I'm a virgo! Favorite muppet: Kermie (ask me to imitate him...) Your Theme song: Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock) Favorite board game: Whatever my niece and nephews are playing. Hi Art, Ed, and Carrie!
	Mimi Hughes Graduate Student 310-206-5257 B679 Geology
Research interests: climate change, regional climate, mesoscale modeling Hobbies: reading silly sci-fi/fantasy novels, sewing, diy, rpg video games (boy, I sound nerdy on paper!) Birthday: October 5. That makes me a Libra :) Favorite muppet: Probably Beaker, since my 7th grade science teacher was just like him. Or the Count on Sesame Street. I also like the worm in Labyrinth. (basically, I just like muppets a lot) Your Theme song: Get Out the Map -- Indigo Girls Favorite board game: Life, Risk, and recently Settlers of Catan
	Greg Masi Graduate Student 310-206-5257 B679 Geology Building
Research interests: mesoscale climate phenomena and hydrology Hobbies: Weather, tennis, entertainment gossip, music, and friends Birthday: June 6 -- Gemini Favorite muppet: Either Fozzy or Miss Piggy....but I am really more of a Disney fan....Donald Duck Your Theme song: What are you waiting for....Gwen Stefani Favorite board game: Nothing long-lasting...to be honest with you, I think I have outgrown board games.
	Rachel McCrary Undergraduate Student 310-206-5257 B679 Geology Building
Research interests: Climate Change / Land Atmosphere Interactions Hobbies: Hiking, Reading, Drinking Coffee, Watching independent films Birthday: 11-02 -- Scorpio Favorite muppet: fonzo Your Theme Song: "The Good That Won't Come Out" - Rilo Kiley "I Wish I Had an Evil Twin" - The Magnetic Fields "Those to Come" - The Shins Favorite board game: a tie between candyland and risk
	Gretchen Mullendore Postdoctoral Researcher office: (310) 825-1659 fax: (310) 206-5219 7127 Math Sciences Bldg. Personal Webpage
Research interests: Mesoscale modeling, shallow & deep convection, cloud & mass transport climatologies Hobbies: Road trips, computer gaming, Star Wars, and reveling in kitsch. Birthday: Aquarius, Feb 17th Favorite muppet: Very tough to pick just one. Of the main characters, Kermit is my favorite. Of supporting characters, I love Dr. Teeth and his band, especially Janice. Your Theme song: Flashdance... What a Feeling (Irene Cara) Favorite board game: Scrabble
	Joseph Spahr Programmer/Analyst 310-825-1555 4631 Geology Bldg
Research interests: The meaning of life, Atmospheric modeling Hobbies: Flying, Scuba Diving, Vacations, Hiking, Civil Air Patrol Birthday and Astrological Sign: April 12, Aries Favorite muppet: Your Theme song: What ever I am in the mood for Favorite board game: Monopoly, Chess, Glass bead game
	Xin Qu Graduate Student 310-206-5257 B679 Geology Building
Research interests: climate dynamics, climate sensitivity, sea ice and snow albedo feedback Hobbies: playing badminton, watching TV Birthday: April, 23. Favorite Hollywood movies: Godfather Favorite color: green

Any of the above people can be reached by e-mail by clicking on their names above or by mail through the following address:
UCLA Dep't of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Box 951565
Los Angeles, CA 90095