Steven Brus developed a foundational two-way coupling feature for the E3SM-Project/E3SM repository, enabling dynamic interactions among wave, atmosphere, ocean, and ice components. He approached this by introducing new parameters and XML mapping entries, allowing for flexible configuration of coupling types and supporting richer inter-component exchanges. Using Python and XML, Steven updated the driver-moab CIME configuration to support wave momentum coupling, laying the groundwork for more realistic momentum transfer modeling in scientific simulations. His work demonstrated depth in configuration management and scientific computing, addressing the need for improved cross-component experiments and enhancing the model’s capacity for advanced climate research.