About me

I’m Bareera Mirza, a Muslim, brown snow scientist from Karachi, Pakistan, and a PhD candidate at Oregon State University in Dr. Mark Raleigh’s CryoSIGHT Lab. My research focuses on understanding snow characteristics using data assimilation, snow and hydrologic modeling, satellite remote sensing, and field measurements. I have conducted research and fieldwork across Alaska, Colorado, and Oregon. Beyond science, I’m an avid hiker, a yoga teacher in training, and a passionate cook.