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October 8, 2026

Suomi Medal Honors Christian Kummerow

Christian Kummerow of Colorado State University has been named the recipient of the 2027 AMS Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal for pioneering advances in satellite microwave remote sensing of precipitation, which have transformed global water cycle observations and applications for weather, hydrology, and climate science.

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October 7, 2026

Elyse Smith on the 107th Annual Meeting

We’re highlighting the people of AMS, supporting the theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting, “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet Live Empowered.” Elyse Smith, AMS CBM at KTRK-TV in Houston, Texas and current Board Chair for the Board on Enterprise Strategic Topics highlights how personal connection and storytelling empowers communities. Learn more about the #AMS2027 theme and ... Read more

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October 5, 2026

AI Funding for the Geosciences? Consider Sutton’s Law

Bill Hooke suggests that individuals and groups in the Earth sciences might consider reaching out to the AI private sector for funding.

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October 1, 2026

When the Wind Shifts

In meteorology, a wind shift tells you something has changed. The wind has changed direction, and that shift can reveal a lot about what may be coming next. For Cheryl Nelson, the phrase has taken on a deeper meaning. Her new book, Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours, reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped her professional and personal life, including a serious illness that forced her to confront uncertainty from the other side of the forecast.

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September 30, 2026

Public Education’s Six R’s

In the modern world, American educators are finding that beyond reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, there are three additional R's that matter.

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September 29, 2026

Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month Spotlight: Marcela Loría-Salazar

September is Hispanic & Latino/a Heritage Month. In this post, we spotlight the exceptional career of one of our community members: Marcela Loría-Salazar. Marcela Loría-Salazar is an assistant professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on understanding atmospheric processes that affect air composition, including emissions from urban areas, wildfires, ... Read more

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