Dominique Stumbaugh is a graduate student in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UCLA, specializing in space physics.
Dominique is dedicated to fostering inclusive scientific communities through her work with Exploring Your Universe (EYU), ComSciCon, and Society for Gender Equity in the Geosciences (SGEG). Her research focuses on developing predictive models for space weather using satellite data. She is also leading a course on the intersection of machine learning and climate change.
Dominique was raised by her loving, supportive lesbian parents and adopted siblings, in a non-traditional family environment that shaped her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in both the classroom and beyond. Her interest in science began with a curiosity about space, and she is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. Dominique aims to contribute to understanding the near-Earth space environment and aspires to one day become an astronaut.
She believes diversity and inclusion in STEM are crucial for innovation and creating a more equitable and welcoming environment. By embracing diverse perspectives and ideas, she believes we can tackle the fundamental science questions that remain unanswered in space exploration and beyond.
For Dominique, the most important aspects of the CDLS Fellowship program are the strong sense of community and the opportunity to connect with like-minded, caring individuals. She has found that the CDLS community provides support that fosters collaboration and a shared commitment to making science more accessible.
Outside of school, she enjoys reading, baking sourdough, rock climbing, and attending concerts.