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Climate Science for Everyone
Connecting weather, climate, and water science with broad public audiences through real-time interpretation, digital platforms, and traditional media.
Daniel Swain combines climate research with public-facing science communication, helping broad audiences understand weather, climate, wildfire, and water-related issues as events unfold and new research emerges.
A Different Path to Climate Science
Daniel Swain began sharing his fascination with California weather and climate online while still in high school. What started with Weather West in 2006 grew alongside his scientific career into a broader approach to public science engagement that now spans digital platforms, traditional media, real-time interpretation, and public conversation.
Today, Daniel engages mass audiences on weather, climate, wildfire, and water-related issues—bringing research and scientific context into public conversation while major events are still unfolding.
Science Can Start With Curiosity
Daniel's path is a reminder that science communication does not have to begin at the end of a scientific career. Curiosity, observation, and a willingness to share what you are learning can become part of the scientific journey itself.
"Science begins with curiosity and grows by
searching for answers"
Question
Observe
Explore
Keep asking why
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Climate Scientist & Science Communicator
Daniel Swain, Ph.D.
Daniel is a climate scientist with the California Institute for Water Resources whose work combines research on extreme weather and climate with broad public engagement through traditional media, social media, digital platforms, and real-time science communication.
Connected to CIWR
At CIWR, Daniel's work connects climate research, water science, Extension, and public engagement. His broader public communication reaches audiences through traditional and social media as well as his independent Weather West digital ecosystem.