Marius Paulikas is currently in the second year of his Doctoral program in Geography.  He holds a M.S. in Geography from Northern Illinois University and is currently teaching Introduction to Physical Geography as Teaching Assistant within the Department of Geography.  His research interests include atmospheric hazards impacting populated areas, specifically those formed through urban sprawl, and severe weather vulnerability.  His dissertation research will focus on severe weather vulnerabilities resulting from daily migration patterns found in a major U.S. city.