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Cosponsors of the 84th AMS Annual Meeting
AGI, AGU, ANS, ASA, ASLI, AWRA, AWWA, ESA, GSA, IEST, NHWC, and WMO.
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For Immediate Release: WeatherFest Is Going to Take Seattle by Storm! |
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NASA Administrator Kicks Off Meteorological Meeting —NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe will kick off the American Meteorological Society (AMS) 84th Annual Meeting on Sunday 11 January 2004 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Washington. He will discuss NASA's contributions to climate and weather research in his opening remarks. News Release |
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Annual
Meeting Personal Scheduler. Here you can search or browse events, create your own schedule of events, record notes, and download to your Personal Digital
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Visit the AMS Exhibit Hall and enter to win a Palm Zire 21 Handheld with a Belkin Leather Flip Case w/ built in belt clip. Details. |
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| AMS National Officers |
| President: |
Elbert W. Friday | President
Elect: | Susan K. Avery |
| Executive Director: |
Ronald D. McPherson |
Executive Directors Emeritus: |
Richard E. Hallgren and Kenneth C. Spengler | |
| AMS Annual Meeting Program Staff |
| Director of Meetings Operations: |
Yale Schiffman |
| Meetings Staff: |
Melissa Ficek, Claudia Gorski, Marjorie Huntington, Henry
Reges, and Jennifer Rosen |
| Exhibitor Staff: |
Natisha Bryant |
| Publications Staff: |
Bryan Hanssen |
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| Annual Meeting Organizaing Committee |
| Chairperson: |
Bob Plante |
| Rosemary Auld, Edward L. Bensman, Craig H. Bishop, Howard B. Bluestein, Robert D. Bornstein, Lance F. Bosart , Tony J. Busalacchi, Mary M. Cairns, Kenneth F. Carey, Bradley R. Colman, Walter F. Dabberdt, Paul A. Dirmeyer, David R. Easterling, Arnt Eliassen, Jenni Evans, Genene Fisher, George L. Frederick, Elbert (Joe) W. Friday, Jeffrey S. Gaffney, Bob Glahn, Todd S. Glickman, Greg Johnson, William H. Hooke, Kristine C. Harper, Anthony Hollingsworth , Eugenia Kalnay, Sandy MacDonald, Robert McCoy, Linda Miller, Christopher N. K. Mooers, Rajul Pandya, Christa Peters-Lidard, Gerald Potter, Roger S. Pulwarty, Gary Rasmussen, Thomas W. Schlatter, David R. Smith, Terry C. Tarbell, Louis W. Uccellini, Gerard D. Wittman
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Theme of the Meeting
The 84th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society will be held 11—15 January 2004 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Washington. Robert J. Plante is the 2004 Annual Meeting Chairperson.
The 84th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society will be held 11—15 January 2004 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, Washington. Robert J. Plante is the 2004 Annual Meeting Chairperson.
The 84th Annual Meeting is being organized around the broad theme of “prediction.” This past century, the overarching challenge to the atmospheric and related sciences has been to predict weather and climate. These sciences, perhaps more than any others, are tested on a daily basis through the forecasting of the various elements of the earth’s environment. Numerical weather prediction is widely regarded to be among the foremost scientific accomplishments of the twentieth century. Especially significant advances have been made in atmospheric and oceanic forecasting of weather and climate systems over the past 20 years.
Two interdisciplinary symposia are being organized to support the prediction theme. The Symposium
on Forecasting the Weather and Climate of the Atmosphere and Ocean (Craig Bishop and Antonio Busalacchi, co-chairpersons) seeks to explore forecasting advances that may be expected to result from improved observational networks, data assimilation systems, numerical models, and statistical forecasting techniques. The primary purpose of this symposium is to describe the state-of-the-art in forecasting and to facilitate further advances in forecasting science. The Symposium
on Planning, Prediction, and Nowcasting in the Urban Zone (co-chairpersons: Robert D. Bornstein and Walter F. Dabberdt) seeks to highlight the state of the science in urban prediction and to identify important gaps in knowledge, observations, and modeling. The two broad symposia will include invited presentations intended to serve not only those carrying out active research in these areas but also attendees not working directly in these areas who want to become more aware of the latest findings.
The Annual Meeting will also include two named symposia
honoring Norman Phillips and Fred Sanders.
In an effort to improve the formal poster viewing experience there will be two
distinct poster sessions, each two days long. The first is Sunday evening through Tuesday morning and the second is Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
The Third Annual AMS Student Conference and Career Fair,
entitled "Career Choices—The Sky's the Limit," focuses on active areas and emerging opportunities in the atmospheric and related sciences. Session themes will include emerging trends in science and technology, jobs in the twenty-first century, current issues and topics. The career fair provides students an opportunity to personally interact with employers from the public and private sector and representatives of graduate institutions.
AMS has brought back two events by popular demand. The Daily
Weather Briefing will be held twice each day beginning on Monday morning. The briefing is being hosted by the University of Wisconsin's Space Science and Engineering Center with support from the Seattle office of the National Weather Service. There will be other agency involvement. AMS will also be hosting the Annual
Weather Review after a long hiatus. During this session a number of recognized experts in our fields will review national and world weather. It is expected that the major snowstorms in the spring, the early onset of the hurricane season and other significant events will be covered. Stay tuned for frequent updates as the 2003 weather season continues to unfold.
The AMS Annual Meeting is the host to the largest exhibit
program anywhere in the atmospheric, oceanic, and related sciences. Exhibitors come from the United States and abroad with over 100 organizations showcasing a wide range of products, publications, and services. The show allows organizations to make major announcements and roll out new products. Demonstrations of new and innovative equipment are given daily. The exhibit schedule is designed to encourage both social interaction and provide an opportunity to look at future trends in equipment, systems, and software.
The Annual Meeting will be preceded by a number of short courses, a briefing for first-time attendees to the meeting, the Annual Review, and Fellows Awards and Welcome Reception.
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The 2004 Annual Meeting Conferences and Symposia
Guidelines for Oral or Poster Presentations
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across the AMS 84th Annual Meeting Conferences for
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Program Grid with Room Numbers — presented by day.
Links to Programs and Abstracts (room numbers included) — click
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Programs
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| The Fred Sanders Symposium
The Fred Sanders Symposium, honoring Fred Sanders, will be held
11—15 January 2004, as part of the 84th AMS Annual Meeting in Seattle,
Washington. Preliminary programs, registration, hotel, and general
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| The Norm Phillips Symposium
The Norm Phillips Symposium, honoring Norm Phillips, will be held
11—15 January 2004, as part of the 84th AMS Annual Meeting in Seattle,
Washington. Preliminary programs, registration, hotel, and general
information will be posted on the AMS Web site in mid-September 2003. |
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| Fourth Presidential Policy Forum: Weather and National
Security More Information |
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| Second Presidential History Symposium |
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| Presidential Symposium on the Advances of Environmental
Remote Sensing—The National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental
Satellite System (NPOESS) |
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| Symposium on “Forecasting the Weather and Climate
of the Atmosphere and Ocean” |
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| Symposium on “Planning, Nowcasting, and Forecasting
in the Urban Zone” |
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| 20th International Conference on Interactive Information
Processing Systems (IIPS)for Meteorology, Oceanography, and Hydrology |
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| 20th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/16th
Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, |
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| 18th Conference on Hydrology |
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| 17th Conference on Probability and Statistics in
the Atmospheric Sciences |
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| 15th Symposium on Global Change and Climate Variations |
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| 14th Conference on Applied Climatology |
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| 13th Symposium on Education |
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| Eighth Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation
Systems for Atmosphere,Oceans, and Land Surface (IAOS-AOLS), |
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| Sixth Conference on Atmospheric Chemistry: Air Quality
in Megacities |
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| Symposium on Space Weather |
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| Seventh Conference of Atmospheric Science Librarians
International (ASLI) |
The Third Annual AMS Student Conference and Career
Fair — "Career Choices-The Sky's the Limit"
This year's conference focuses on active areas and emerging
opportunities in the atmospheric and related sciences. Session themes
will include Emerging Trends in Science and Technology, Jobs
in the 21st Century, Current Issues and Topics. The Career
Fair provides students an opportunity to personally interact
with employers from the public and private sector and representatives
of graduate institutions. More
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| Second Annual AMS Users Conference |
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| Interactive Symposium on Private Sector Opportunities
in Operational Coastal Oceanography, Meteorology, and Hydrology | | |
| Interactive Symposium on the Nexus of Coastal and
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Local and Ground Transportation
- Airport Shuttle
- Airport Express Service operates between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and the downtown Seattle hotels. Adult tickets are $8.50 one-way/$14.00 round-trip, children tickets are $6.00 one-way/$10.00 round-trip. Tickets can be purchased at the Gray Line of Seattle booths located at the north and south ends of the baggage claim area at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. Tickets are also available from the hotel concierge or Airport Express drivers. For more information and schedule information, visit the Airport Shuttle Express Web site at: http://www.graylineofseattle.com/airport.cfm.
- Rental Cars
- Avis and Hertz are the official rental car agencies for this meeting, and you can reserve your car through the airline when you make your airline reservations. To make your reservations directly with Avis call 800-331-1600 (the AMS file number is J945229); for Hertz call 800-654-2240 (the AMS file number is CV02WW0001).
- Shuttle Buses to and from Hotels
- Shuttle buses will be running rush hour service from Saturday through Thursday, 6:30 A.M.—10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.—10:00 P.M. All of the hotels will have service with the exception of the Sheraton Hotel which is located across the street from the convention center. Please note that the times are subject to change, please verify the times at the hotel upon arrival. An information sign will also be located in the lobby of the convention center.
- Parking
- Parking is available at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center for $11.00 for 8—12 hours and $16 for overnight parking. The garage hours are 5:30 a.m.—midnight.
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Attendee Services
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Seattle Convention Center Concierge Office
First Level, South Lobby
- The Seattle Convention Center Concierge Office is open from 9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M., Monday–Friday
- Location of Functions
- Annual Meeting registration, scientific sessions, poster sessions, short courses, town meetings, special sessions, and exhibits will be held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101; tel: (206) 694-5000; Fax: (206) 694-5399. Committee meetings will be held at the Sheraton and Westin hotels.
- Message Center
- AMS will operate a message center in the Fourth Floor, South Lobby of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center for meeting attendees and exhibitors. The message center hours of operation are listed below. To leave messages for attendees, call 206-219-4701 and for exhibitors, call 206-219-4702.
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| Friday, 11 January | 7:30 A.M.—4:30 P.M. | Exhibitors |
| Saturday, 12 January | 7:30 A.M.—4:30 P.M. | Exhibitors |
| Sunday, 13 January | 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. | Attendees and Exhibitors |
| Monday, 14 January | 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. | Attendees and Exhibitors |
| Tuesday, 15 January | 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. | Attendees and Exhibitors |
| Wednesday, 16 January | 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. | Attendees and Exhibitors |
| Thursday, 17 January | 7:30 A.M.—5:00 P.M. | Attendees and Exhibitors |
- Attendee Information/Member Services
Fourth Floor, South Lobby
- An information center/member services desk will be located on the Fourth Floor in the South Lobby of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. The hours of operation on Sunday–Thursday, 11—15 January, coincide with those of registration.
The information center provides maps of the convention center and schedules of committee meetings and conference sessions, as well as details on other programs of interest. A conference message board is available in the convention center lobby for the posting of conference related information, including last-minute program changes and messages for meeting attendees and student assistants.
The member services desk, located in the main lobby of the convention center, provides attendees with the opportunity to renew dues, apply for membership, and/or inquire about account activity. AMS staff will be available for assistance during the hours of registration.
- E-mail Stations
Fourth Floor, North Lobby
Sunday–Thursday, 11—15 January
- As a courtesy to other attendees, please limit your time at the
e-mail stations. Hours of operation are Sunday–Thursday, 11—15 January.
7:30 A.M. until Close of activities in the convention center.
- Kinko’s
First Level of the Washington State Convention and Trade Center
- Attendees can obtain photocopying, fax, and small package mailing services. There are work stations where attendees can access the Internet and print out transparencies. A fee is charged for all services. Attendees or exhibitors wishing to arrange for large printing jobs should contact Kinkos at 1-800-933-copy. Kinkos is open 24 hours a day Monday–Friday and limited hours on Saturday and Sunday.
- Food Service
- There are several food service outlets located in the convention center including Subway, Unconventional Pizza, Taco del Mar, Johnny’s, Café Expresso, and Starbucks.
- About Your Badge
- Carry your badge with you at all times while at the convention center. This year your badge includes a bar code that contains your name, address and e-mail address you provided during registration. With your approval, exhibitors may scan the bar code to easily obtain your name and address for follow-up after the meeting. Everyone (including children) is required to have a badge for admittance into the Exhibit Hall.
- Attendee Lists
- The AMS will make attendee lists available to any registered attendee. If you do not want your name and address included on the list, you must note this on your registration form. A card is available at the Registration Desk to request a copy of the list. The list will only be delivered in electronic form and will contain name, address, and affiliation (if provided). No phone numbers or e-mail addresses will be provided.
- Statement on Open Meetings
- Throughout the week AMS Committees, Boards, and the Council will be meeting at various times and locations. These meetings are, in principle, open to members of the Society, although portions of some meetings may be held in executive session when dealing with personnel issues, awards, or other matters of a confidential nature. As a matter of courtesy and to ensure adequately sized meeting rooms, members wishing to observe a particular committee, board, or Council meeting should contact its chairperson in advance. Members may request a place on the agenda by following a similar procedure. Please feel free to contact Joyce Annese (tel: 617-227-2426 ext. 260; e-mail: jannese@ametsoc.org) at AMS Headquarters for assistance.
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- It is the Society's sincere desire to comply fully with both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Attendees with special needs at the convention center should check with the AMS Meetings Department (617 227 2426 ext. 226, 227, or 228) four to six weeks prior to the meeting. Special housing needs should also be requested when hotel reservations are made. AMS wants to ensure that your stay at the 84th Annual Meeting is a pleasant one.
- Special Meals
- If you have special dietary requirements including vegetarian or kosher meals please contact the AMS Meetings Department (617 227 2426 ext. 226, 227, 228, or 305) four to six weeks prior to the meeting. Special meal requests should be made when you register for the meeting.
- Photo Release
- From time to time AMS uses photographs of conference events in our promotional materials. Unless you revoke this permission in writing to the AMS, by virtue of your attendance you agree to the use of your likeness in such materials.
- Child Care Services
- Attendees should contact the concierge at their hotel for a list of child care providers and children's programs.
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A Special Sunday
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84th Annual Review and Fellows Awards
Sunday, 11 January, 5:00—6:00 P.M.
- Introductory Remarks, President, Elbert W. Friday
- Presentation of Fellows and Awards
- Annual Reports
- Secretary–Treasurer, Kenneth C. Spengler
Professional Affairs Commission, Raymond J. Ban
Education and Human Resources Commission, Julie A. Winkler
Publications Commission, Joseph B. Klemp
Scientific and Technological Activities Commission, Bradley R. Colman
Planning Commission, Eugene M. Rasmusson
AMS Programs in Support of Science and Education, Robert T. Ryan
AMS 21st Century Campaign: David Blaskovich
- Closing remarks, President-Elect: Susan K. Avery
- Education, Student Conference, and Chapter Poster Sessions
Sunday, 11 January, 5:30—7:00 P.M.
Exhibit Hall 4C
- These poster sessions of the 13th Symposium on Education and the Third Annual Student Conference will be held in conjunction with the Fellows and Welcome Reception. The AMS precollege education program is nationally recognized and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NOAA, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the AMS. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support these creative and energetic educators. The poster session will feature the work of precollege teachers and college students who are participating in the Third Student Conference. Chapter Posters will also be available for viewing.
- Welcome Reception Honoring the Newly Elected Fellows
Sunday, 11 January, 6:00—7:00 P.M.
- Immediately following the the 84th Annual Review and Fellows Awards in conjunction with the Education, Student Conference, and Chapter Poster Sessions.
- Featured Speaker
Sunday, 11 January, 7:00—7:45 P.M.
- Sean O’Keefe, NASA Administrator, has been invited to give a featured presentation on Sunday evening.
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