Bill Rose is a volcanologist and professor with 38 years experience living on Lake Superior. He studies actively erupting volcanoes, especially in Latin America. He has focussed on volcanoes and their atmospheric effects, using remote sensing tools. One driving objective has been to inform and protect international aviation from drifting volcanic clouds. He teaches meteorology, volcanology and intercultural hazards communications. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation. He works closely with outdoor and parks education efforts which use Lake Superior as an educational focus.