Anthony C. Didlake, Jr.
About Me
I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan during a time when the Pistons, Lions, Tigers,
and Red Wings were all playoff teams. In 1992 when Hurricane Andrew struck the U.S., I became fascinated by weather phenomena, particularly
tropical storms. I had excellent math and science teachers
during my years at Bates Academy and Renaissance High
School. They introduced me to the Academic Games program, a program that I often credit for teaching me a wide
variety of skills. In 2003, my chance to formally learn about the weather arrived when I took an introductory course taught by Ronald Smith
at Yale University. Soon after, I joined the SOARS program, launching my career in the atmospheric sciences. A childhood dream was
fulfilled in February 2006 when I toured The Weather Channel studios. In May 2006, I graduated from Yale with a B.S. in Geology & Geophysics
and matriculated to the University of Washington. I am fortunate to have my work be one of my lifelong interests. But, if I weren't a
hardworking graduate student, I would probably be one of the following:
Professional tennis player
After years of playing little
league baseball, I took on tennis in high school and fell in
love with the sport. I also became an avid fan of the
professional tour. I'm always looking forward to the next
time I swing my racquet, and I'm
always looking forward to the next televised (or live!) pro tournament. My favorite players are Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams.
Professional singer
I grew up singing in choirs,
playing the piano, and dreaming about becoming an
entertainer. I've always been an enthusiastic listener - and
critic - of music of all genres. I stay abreast of the latest Billboard charts, and
I'm eager to praise or refute America's current taste in music.
Urban planner
This is probably my most realistic dream job. I am fascinated by maps, particularly road maps. The path of a city street is like the unfolding
of a gripping story. In my early years, I planned and drew the streets of imaginary cities, where each road told an interesting tale while
remaining a functional pathway for transportation. If only the road network of a major city were being designed right now...