Paulette Blanchard
About Paulette Blanchard
Paulette Blanchard is a Graduate Research Fellow at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, with extensive experience in research and teaching across multiple universities. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and has worked in various roles, including Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, at institutions such as the University of Kansas and the University of Oklahoma.
Current Role at UCAR
Paulette Blanchard serves as a Graduate Research Fellow at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) since 2018. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the understanding of atmospheric sciences. Her position involves collaboration with other researchers and participation in various projects aimed at advancing knowledge in her field.
Previous Experience at The University of Kansas
Prior to her current role, Paulette Blanchard worked at The University of Kansas as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution from 2016 to 2017 for 9 months. These roles provided her with valuable experience in research methodologies and teaching within an academic setting.
Academic Background
Paulette Blanchard has a strong academic background in Sustainability and Geography, having earned her Master's degree from the University of Oklahoma from 2012 to 2015. She is currently a PhD Candidate at The University of Kansas, where she has been pursuing her Doctorate in Philosophy, Geography from 2015 to 2019. Her educational journey also includes a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies from Haskell Indian Nations University and an Associate of Arts in American Indian Studies and Social Science from Seminole State College.
Research Experience
Blanchard has accumulated extensive research experience through various positions. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Oklahoma from 2013 to 2015 and at the South Central Climate Science Center from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she has experience as a Research Assistant at Kiksapa Consulting, LLC from 2011 to 2012. These roles have equipped her with skills in data analysis and project management within the context of environmental research.
Professional Involvement
In addition to her academic and research roles, Paulette Blanchard has contributed to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma as a history archivist journalist in 2012. This position involved documenting and preserving historical narratives, showcasing her commitment to cultural heritage and community engagement.