EDUCATION

Ph.D. Geography, 2005, Arizona State University

M.S. Geography, 2002, University of Georgia

B. S. Geosciences, 2000, Mississippi State University

EXPERIENCE

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, 2020–present, Professor and Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, 2018–2020, Professor and Interim Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, 2017–2019, Professor and Chair, Department of Geosciences

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, 2014–2017, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 2011–2014, Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, 2005–Spring 2011, Assistant Professor, Department of Geosciences

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2003–2005, Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography

Maricopa Community College, Maricopa County, AZ, 2003–2005, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Geography

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 2002–2003, Research Assistant, Department of Geography

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Summer 2001–2002, Research Assistant, Climatology Research Laboratory, Department of Geography

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2000–2001, Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board, Stoneville, MS, Summer 1999, Meteorological Technician, Joint Agricultural Weather Facility

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM, Summer 1998, Research Technician, Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research

Digital Imaging and Mapping Company, Inc., Vicksburg, MS, 1996–1998, Research Technician and survey boat pilot in support of hydrographic research, bathymetry surveys, and current profiling for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I participated in projects for the following districts of the USACE:

 PUBLICATIONS

   Student Co-authors underlined, * = undergraduates

REFEREED:

42. Sheridan, S. C., P. G. Dixon, A. J. Kalkstein, and M. J. Allen, 2021: Recent trends in heat-related mortality in the United States: An update through 2018. Weather, Climate, and Society, https://doi.org/10.1175/WCAS-D-20-0083.1.

41. Strickland, B. K., P. G. Dixon, P. D. Jones, S. Demarais, N. O. Owen, D. A. Cox, K. Landry-Guyton, and W. M. Baldwin, 2020: Climate teleconnections influence male white-tailed deer phenotype in a moderate climate. International Journal of Biometeorology, DOI:10.1007/s00484-019-01850-7.

40. Kalkstein, A. J., M. Belorid, P. G. Dixon, K. R. Kim, and K. A. Bremer, 2019: Seasonal Variations in Temperature-Suicide Association across South Korea. Weather, Climate, and Society, 11, 731–739.

39. Quardokus Fisher, K., E. Kaufman, O. Calagna, L. Myles, C. Brinkworth, D. R. Simmons, and P. G. Dixon, 2019: Developing Scientists as Champions of Diversity to Transform the Geosciences. Journal of Geoscience Education, 67, 459–471.

38. Posselt, J. R., J. Chen, P. G. Dixon, J. F. L. Jackson, R. Kirsch, A. M. Nuρez, and B. J. Teppen, 2019: Research and Theory to Advance Inclusion in the Geosciences: An Overview of the NSF-GOLD Program. Journal of Geoscience Education, 67, 313–319.

37. Palumbo, M. D., F. J. Vilella, G. Wang, B. K. Strickland, D. Goodwin, P. G. Dixon, B. D. Rubin, and M. A. Lashley, 2019: Latitude and Daily-Weather Effects on Gobbling Activity of Wild Turkeys in Mississippi. International Journal of Biometeorology, 63, 1059–1067.

36. Sugg, M. M., P. G. Dixon, J. R. Runkle, 2019: Support-Seeking Behaviors for Crisis Events and Temperature in the United States:  Is there an Association in Young Adults and Adolescents? Science of the Total Environment, 669, 400–411.

35. Dixon, P. G., and A. J. Kalkstein, 2018: Where are Weather-Suicide Associations Valid? An Examination of Nine U.S. Counties with Varying Seasonality. International Journal of Biometeorology, 62, 685–697.

34. Kalkstein, A. J., L. S. Kalkstein, J. Vanos, D. P. Eisenman, and P. G. Dixon, 2018: Heat/Mortality Sensitivities in Los Angeles during Winter: A Unique Phenomenon in the United States. Environmental Health, 17:45.

33. Sheridan, S. C., and P. G. Dixon, 2017: Spatiotemporal trends in human vulnerability and adaptation to heat across the United States. Anthropocene, 20, 61–73.

32. Elsner, J., T. Fricker, H. Widen, T. Bhatrasataponkul, C. Castillo, C. Gredzens, J. Humphreys, J. Jung, S. Rahman, A. Richards, T. Jagger, and P. G. Dixon, 2016: Tornadoes occur more often over smooth terrain. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 55, 849–859.

31. Dixon, P. G., M. Allen, S. Gosling, D. Hondula, V. Ingole, R. Lucas, and J. Vanos, 2016: Perspectives on Synoptic Climate Classification and its Role in Interdisciplinary Research. Geography Compass, 10, 147–164.

30. Farney, T. J., and P. G. Dixon, 2015: Variability of tornado climatology across the continental United States. International Journal of Climatology, 35, 2993–3006.

29. Dixon, P. G., M. Sinyor, A. Schaffer, A. Levitt, C. R. Haney, K. N. Ellis, and S. C. Sheridan, 2014: Association of Weekly Suicide Rates with Temperature Anomalies in Two Different Climate Types. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11, 11627–11644.

28. Van Meter, J., and P. G. Dixon, 2014: Early Dismissals in Public Schools on Potential Severe Weather Days. Natural Hazards, 73, 1609–1624.

27. Ruddell, D. M., and P. G. Dixon, 2014: The Energy-Water Nexus: Are there tradeoffs between residential energy and water consumption in arid cities? International Journal of Biometeorology, 58, 1421–1431.  

26. Fuhrmann, C. M., C. E. Konrad, II, M. M. Kovach, J. T. McLeod, W. G. Schmitz, and P. G. Dixon, 2014: Ranking of Tornado Outbreaks across the United States and their Climatological Characteristics. Weather and Forecasting, 29, 684–701.

25. Coleman, T. A., and P. G. Dixon, 2014: An Objective Analysis of Tornado Risk in the United States. Weather and Forecasting, 29, 366­376.

24. Gosling S. N., E. K. Bryce, P. G. Dixon, K. A. Gabriel, J. Hanes, D. M. Hondula, L. Liang, P. A. B. MacLean, S. Muthers, S. T. Nascimento, M. Petralli, J. Vanos, 2014:  A glossary for biometeorology. International Journal of Biometeorology, 58, 277–308. 

23. Dixon, P. G., A. E. Mercer, K. Grala, and W. H. Cooke, 2014:  Objective Identification of Tornado Seasons and Ideal Spatial Smoothing Radii. Earth Interactions, 18, 1–15.  

22. Perryman, N. M., and P. G. Dixon, 2013: A Radar Analysis of Urban Snowfall Modification in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 52, 1632–1644.

21. Hutton, B. T., K. N. Scheitlin, and P. G. Dixon, 2013: Solar Cycle Extremes as a Seasonal Predictor of Atlantic-Basin Tropical Cyclones. Southeastern Geographer, 53, 50–60.

20. Dixon, P. G., and A. E. Mercer, 2012: Reply to "Comments on 'Tornado Risk Analysis: Is Dixie Alley an Extension of Tornado Alley?'" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 93, 408–410.

19. Dixon, P. G., A. E. Mercer, J. Choi, and J. S. Allen, 2011: Tornado Density Analysis: Is Dixie Alley an extension of Tornado Alley? Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 92, 433–441.

18. Senkbeil, J. C., D. M. Brommer, P. G. Dixon, M. E. Brown, and K. Sherman-Morris, 2010: The Perceived Landfall Location of Evacuees from Hurricane Gustav. Natural Hazards,54, 141–158.

17. Scheitlin, K. N., and P. G. Dixon, 2010: Variations in diurnal temperature range in the Southeast due to land-use/land-cover classifications, 1995–2004. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 49, 879–888.

16. Dixon, P. G., and A. J. Kalkstein, 2010: Teaching and Learning Guide for: Climate-Suicide Relationships: A research problem in need of geographic methods and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Geography Compass, 4, 485–489.

15. Dixon, P. G., and A. J. Kalkstein, 2009: Climate-Suicide Relationships: A research problem in need of geographic methods and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Geography Compass, 3, 1961–1974. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-8198.2009.00286.x.  

14. Dixon, P. G., M. E. Brown, M. C. Carter*, W. S. Gunter*, J. S. Allen*, A. M. Hayes, L. E. Becker*, H. S. Eschete*, R. P. Aylward, and K. N. Scheitlin, 2008: Predicting Atlantic hurricane paths using monthly surface pressure data, The Geographical Bulletin, 49, 77–86.

13. Dixon, P. G., G. B. Goodrich, and W. H. Cooke, 2008: Using teleconnections to predict wildfires in Mississippi. Monthly Weather Review, 136, 2804–2811.  

12. Dixon, P. G., 2008: Effects of precipitable water and CAPE on precipitation in southern Arizona. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, 40, 66–73.

11. Dixon, P. G., M. E. Brown, K. Sherman-Morris, and B. L. Kirkland, 2008: Comments on "Seals of (Dis)Approval: Television Weathercasters Debate the Value of Voluntary Credentials." National Weather Digest, 32, 61–65.

10. Dixon, P. G., M. E. Brown, K. Sherman-Morris, and B. L. Kirkland, 2008: Meteorology Degrees and Certificates Offered by Mississippi State University. National Weather Digest, 32, 69–70.

9. Dixon, P. G., A. N. McDonald, K. N. Scheitlin, J. E. Stapleton, J. S. Allen*, W. M. Carter*, M. R. Holley*, D. D. Inman*, and J. B. Roberts*, 2007: Effects of temperature variation on suicide in five U.S. counties, 1991–2001. International Journal of Biometeorology, 51, 395-403.  

8. Dixon, P. G., 2006: An ALARMS Climatology of Gulf of California Moisture Surges and the Associated Precipitation, 1993–2004. Physical Geography, 27, 86–108.  

7. Dixon, P. G., 2005: Using sounding data to detect gulf surges during the North American monsoon. Monthly Weather Review, 133, 3047–3052.  

6. Dixon, P. G., D. M. Brommer, B. C. Hedquist, A. J. Kalkstein, G. B. Goodrich, J. C. Walter, C. C. Dickerson, IV, S. J. Penny, and R. S. Cerveny, 2005: Heat Mortality Versus Cold Mortality: A study of conflicting databases. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 86, 937–943.  

5. Parnell, D. B., D. Brommer, P. G. Dixon, M. E. Brown, and D. W. Gamble, 2004: A survey of Hurricane Frances damage on San Salvador. Bahamas Journal of Science, 12, 2–6.

4. Dixon, P. G., 2004: The Urban Desert: A temporal study of humidity values in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science, 36, 127–138.

3. Ashley, W. S., T. L. Mote, P. G., Dixon, J. D. Durkee, E. J. Powell, S. L. Trotter, and A. J. Grundstein, 2003: Distribution of mesoscale convective complex rainfall in the United States. Monthly Weather Review, 131, 3002–3017.

2. Dixon, P. G., and T. L. Mote, 2003: Patterns and causes of Atlanta's urban heat island-initiated precipitation. Journal of Applied Meteorology, 42, 1273–1284. 

1. Gamble, D. W., M. E. Brown, D. Parnell, D. Brommer, and P. G. Dixon, 2000: Lessons learned from Hurricane Floyd damage on San Salvador. Bahamas Journal of Science, 8, 25–31.

OTHER:

Dixon, P. G., 2011: Mississippi State University, Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, Second Edition, S. G. Philander and J. G. Golson, Eds., Sage Publications, 1720 pp. [Description]

Dixon, P. G., and A. J. Kalkstein, 2008: Do global temperatures really affect Italian suicides? --- comments on "Global warming possibly linked to an enhanced risk of suicide: Data from Italy, 1974-2003". Comments page for the International Society for Affective Disorders [Available online at http://www.isad.org.uk/JADcomments.asp]

Dixon, P. G., 2008: Mississippi State University. Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, S. G. Philander, Ed., Sage Publications, 1552 pp. [Description]

Dixon, P. G., 2005: The effects of gulf surges and low-level moisture on precipitation and severe weather in Arizona. Ph.D. dissertation, Dept. of Geography, Arizona State University, 102 pp.

Dixon, P. G., 2003: Earth - Sun Relationships. Introductory Physical Geography Laboratory Manual, Erinanne M. Saffell, Hayden-McNeil Publishing, pp. 31-40.

Ashley, W. S., P. G. Dixon, J. D. Durkee, E. J. Powell, S. L. Trotter, T. L. Mote, and A. J. Grundstein, 2002: A climatology of mesoscale convective complexes in the United States. Preprints, 21^st Annual Conference on Severe Local Storms, American Meteorological Society, San Antonio, Texas.  

Dixon, P. G., 2002: Climatological Patterns of Atlanta's Urban Heat Island-Initiated Precipitation. M.S. thesis, Dept. of Geography, University of Georgia, 149 pp.

 GRANTS and CONTRACTS

June 2016, PI, $399,970

      Dixon, P. G., C. Brinkworth, E. Kaufman, L. Myles, K. Quardokus Fisher, and D. Simmons, 2016: GEO Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD): Hearts of GOLD. National Science Foundation, 1 October 2016–30 September 2018.

September 2015, PI, $2914

Dixon, P. G., 2014: Bubbles of Ignorance: Do perceptions of local tornado risk match reality? Fort Hays State University Undergraduate Research Experience, 1 October 2015–30 April 2016.

September 2014, PI, $2990

     Observing Effects of Weather on White-tailed Deer Activity. Fort Hays State University Undergraduate Research Experience, 1 October 2014–30 April 2015.

March 2014, Co-PI, $35,000

     Corn Hybrid Evaluation to Optimize Early-season Planting. Mississippi Corn Promotion Board, 1 March 2013–28 February 2014. 

October 2013, Co-PI, $1999

      Dixon, P. G. and W. B. Henry, 2013: Using Historical Weather Data to Optimize Food Security and Quantify Climate Volatility for Corn-Planting Dates in the Southeast. Cross-College Research Grant Program, Office of Research and Economic Development, Mississippi State University, 1 January 2014–31 December 2014.

October 2013, Co-PI, $77,747
Evaluation of the Watchdog Weather Station to Reduce Drift from MDOT Spray Trucks. Mississippi Department of Transportation, 1 October 2013–30 September 2015.

January 2013, Co-PI, $35,000
Corn Hybrid Evaluation to Optimize Early-season Planting. Mississippi Corn Promotion Board, 1 March 2013–28 February 2014.

June 2012, Co-PI, $31,061
Meso-Scale Sounding from GOES and GOES-R Even Under Cloud Cover. NOAA/UCAR/COMET Outreach, 1 August 2012–30 June 2013.

October 2010, Co-PI, $2000

      Modeling of Crop Yields. Cross-College Research Grant Program, Office of Research and Economic Development, Mississippi State University, 1 January 2011–31 December 2011.

October 2009, Co-PI, $1960
2009–2010 Graduate Recruitment Assistance Grants (GRAG): A proposal from the Department of Geosciences. Office of the Graduate School, Mississippi State University.

August 2008, Co-PI, $5780
SGER: Primary meteorological variables influencing hurricane evacuation decisions: A case study of Hurricane Gustav. Geography and Regional Science Program, National Science Foundation, 30 August 2008–30 September 2008.

June 2008, PI, $2500

Online Weather and Environment Courses. National Environmental Education Foundation, 30 June 2008–30 June 2009.

August 2007, Co-PI, $9000

SGER: Collection of Perishable Data on Crop and Forest Losses due to Hurricane Dean. Geography and Regional Science Program, National Science Foundation, 1 September 2007–1 October 2007.

April 2006, PI, $2970

Real-time Meteorological Observations for Analyses and Forecasting Education. Schillig Special Teaching Projects, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mississippi State University, 1 July 2006–31 December 2006.

TEACHING

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, Fall 2014 - present

GSCI 101: Elements of Physical Geography

GSCI 110: World Geography   

GSCI 644: Climatology

GSCI 651: Floods and Foliage

GSCI 673: Physical Meteorology

GSCI 673: Synoptic Meteorology

GSCI 665: Severe Storm Observations

GSCI 673: Weather Analysis and Forecasting

GSCI 674: Aerial Photographs and Remote Sensing

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, Fall 2005 - Summer 2014

GR 1001: FYE: Death from Above: Will climate change kill me?   

GR 1114: Physical Geography

GR 4402/6402: Weather Analysis I

GR 4412/6412: Weather Analysis II

GR 4733/6733: Synoptic Meteorology

GR 4843/6843: Severe Storm Methods

GR 4990/6990: Applied Research in Climatology

GG 8561: Geologic/Geographic Literature

GG 8572: Geoscience Seminar

GR 8990: Field Methods in Geosciences - Arizona, New York, Sierra Nevada, Washington, Yellowstone (TIG)

GR 8990: Weather Prediction (TIG)

GR 8990: Philosophy and Ethics of Geoscience

GR 8990: Forum for Future Faculty

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Fall 2003 - Spring 2005

GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography

GPH 411: Introduction to Physical Geography

GPH 212: Introduction to Meteorology

Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ, Summer 2004 - Spring 2005

GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography and lab

GPH 212: Introduction to Meteorology and lab

Chandler - Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ, Spring 2004

GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography and lab

Mesa Community College - Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ, Fall 2003

GPH 212: Introduction to Meteorology and lab

Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ, Summer 2003

GPH 111: Introduction to Physical Geography and lab

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Fall 2000 - Spring 2001

GEOG 1112L: Lab for Introduction to Weather & Climate

229 manuscript reviews for 68 different journals:

• National Science Foundation, Research Traineeship Program, Division of Graduate Education, 2016

• NASA Earth System Science Fellowship program, 2014

• U.S. Army Research Office, 2014

• National Science Foundation, Sociology Program, 2013

• National Science Foundation, Geography and Spatial Sciences Program, 2012 (twice)

• National Science Foundation, Sociology Program, 2012

• Luxembourg National Research Fund, CORE Programme, Biomedical Sciences Division, 2009

• Panel Reviewer, CDC National Center for Environmental Health, 2009

• Austrian Science Fund, Department for Biological and Medical Sciences, 2008

• National Science Foundation, Geography and Regional Science Program, 2007

• National Science Foundation, Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics Program, 2007