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Washington State University; 2006-2011; PhD Engineering Science

Western Governor's University; 2003; Secondary Mathematics Education Certificate

University of Hawaii-Hilo; 1998 - 2000; BA Natural Science

University of Puget Sound; 1995-1997; Philosophy

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/farren-herron-thorpe-079500135

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Farren-Herron-Thorpe

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Why were both the sun and the moon red today?
Sep 5, 2017
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Why is global warming bad?
Jun 18, 2023
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Are there any uncharted waters left on earth?
Dec 6, 2014
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Why is the temperature *still* rising?
Jan 20, 2016
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Is there geological evidence that the moon once collided with the Earth?
Jul 6, 2014
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Why is Carbon Dioxide a Greenhouse Gas whereas Ammonia is not?
Nov 1, 2019
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With all the rain Seattle gets, why is widespread flooding relatively rare?
Apr 22, 2021
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Are there some places near the equator that are hottest in their winter and some that are hottest in their summer? Is there a map of this?
Jul 4, 2021
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Simple Climate Models that Predict Climate Change
May 16, 2015
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How good were climate models of the 1990s at predicting the global temperature trends of the 2000s/2010s?
Jun 25, 2014
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Are Earth Science related programming questions on topic?
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Does it matter if I generate questions using AI?
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Is it okay to ask a question in order to identify an extraterrestrial-like pattern?
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Should we consolidate rain forecast questions?
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Should I send a letter of recommendation directly to a student?
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What are the ecological effects of moderately high and prolonged concentrations of nitrogen deposition on an ecosystem?
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Tricks for computing things in your head
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A student in my course does well on exams, but doesn't do the homework: Go easy on them, or make them "pay the price?"
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Is it appropriate to ask journal review status after not hearing back in quoted timeline?