“How far you go [in your science career] depends on how big your curiosity is." A conversation with David Moore.

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David Moore is a first-year graduate student at UCLA. He is studying tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, on Earth. In his graduate research work, David is researching how to bridge the gap between planetary atmospheres and meteorology on other worlds -- looking at the development of tropical cyclones on terrestrial and aqua-covered exoplanets. Can tropical cyclones happen on exoplanets, too? And if so, what would they look like? Over the summer, David is a graduate student mentor for the SaSa, Student Airborne Science Activation, summer program. SaSa is hosting 25 early-career undergraduates (first- and second-year students) from Minority Serving Institutions that are part of the 8-week summer research experience.