Erica Bower
As I approach the last semester of my academic career at Western Connecticut State University, I am grateful for the opportunities that I have found. I have been able to work toward completing a bachelor of science degree in meteorology, and a minor in Mathematics in only three years while being a captain of the varsity softball team and holding leadership positions in two other student organizations. I have helped pioneer a research program with the WCSU Weather Center after returning from a busy summer term working as a researcher at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma and interning at WTNH News 8 in New Haven, Connecticut for four weeks. After graduating from WCSU in May 2019, I aspire to attend graduate school and earn an advanced degree in tropical meteorology. I would like to thank my wonderful family and all of the generous benefactors who have made it possible for me to study at Western Connecticut State University. All gifts made to the WCSu Foundation, no matter the size, enable students to reach their full potential.