Alec Shub
About Alec Shub
Alec Shub is a Program Specialist II at the NOAA Climate Program Office, currently working at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research since 2022. He has a background in climate planning and oceanography, with previous roles at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and NOAA, among others.
Current Role at UCAR
Alec Shub serves as a Program Specialist II at UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. He has been in this position since 2022, contributing to the NOAA Climate Program Office. In this role, he engages in various initiatives aimed at enhancing understanding and response to climate-related challenges.
Previous Experience at NOAA
Before joining UCAR, Alec Shub worked at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration as a NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Fellow - International Climate Fellow. His tenure lasted from 2021 to 2022, during which he focused on international climate issues in Washington, D.C.
Work History at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Alec Shub was employed at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a Seasonal Resource Assistant in the Office of Climate Planning. His role spanned four months in 2020, where he supported climate planning initiatives.
Educational Background
Alec Shub holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Oceanography from the University of Connecticut, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Macalester College, studying from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he studied Ecology and Human Origins at the University of Dar es Salaam for 11 months in 2014.
Research Experience at University of Connecticut
At the University of Connecticut, Alec Shub held two positions. He worked as a Research Technician from 2017 to 2018 for ten months and later as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2018 to 2020 for two years. In these roles, he contributed to various research projects within the field of oceanography.