Northern Illinois University

Department of Geography

David Changnon

Presidential Teaching Professor
Ph. D. Colorado State University
Undergraduate Coordinator

 

Research Emphasis: Applied Climatology,
Hydro-Climatic Variability, and Synoptic Climatology

 

Specific Research Endeavors
"Examining climate variability and extremes and their impacts in the United States."

"Assessing the use of climate information by weather-sensitive decision makers."

"Developing climate-related decision support tools for users in climate-sensitive areas such as utilities, agribusiness, recreation, transportation, and water resources."

"The one common theme that integrates my research, teaching, and service efforts at NIU involves demonstrating value in climate information to weather-sensitive decision makers."