Attendees
For over 95 years, atmospheric scientists, oceanographers, hydrologists and many other earth system scientists have been coming together at AMS meetings to meet, greet, collaborate, and share ideas about research. Don’t you think it’s time you joined in?
- Network with colleagues, from students to established researchers and scientists.
- Learn about the latest research from the top people in your field.
- Collaborate and elicit feedback from others on your own work.
Check out our list of upcoming meetings and register today – we look forward to seeing you!
About Your Badge
Attendees and presenters must carry their badges with them at all times while attending AMS meeting related events.
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 are kindly asked to notify the AMS Meetings Department four to six weeks prior to the meeting so that necessary services such as real-time captioning (communication access real-time translation, CART), special printing needs, reserved seating, or wheelchair-accessible service for the hotel shuttles can be arranged.
Special housing needs should also be requested when hotel reservations are made. AMS wants to ensure that each attendee's stay at our meetings is a pleasant and productive one.
Attendee Lists
The AMS will make attendee lists available to any registered attendee. Attendees who do not want their name and address information included on the list must note this when registering. If you would like a copy of the list, please send a request after the meeting. The list will only be delivered in an electronic format and will contain name, address, and affiliation (if provided). No phone numbers or email addresses will be provided.
Photo Release
From time to time AMS uses photographs of conference events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the AMS, by virtue of their attendance all conference visitors agree to the use of their likeness in such materials.
Professional and Respectful Conduct at AMS Meetings
Need to report unprofessional or disrespectful conduct? Email conduct@ametsoc.org or call 617-226-3965.
- AMS is committed to safe and inclusive meetings for all attendees.
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at any meeting or event associated with the meeting.
- All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Be inclusive and respectful
- Those who violate the standards of professional and respectful conduct may be asked to leave the meeting immediately and without refund, may not be considered for service on AMS boards and committees, and may be subject to additional legal action.
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination includes offensive comments and actions related to age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.
If you are the subject of unacceptable behavior or have witnessed any such behavior, please immediately:
- Notify an AMS Staff Member who is wearing a blue ribbon.
- Email conduct@ametsoc.org or call 617-226-3965. All members of the AMS response team, listed below, will be alerted to the report and will ensure a timely response.
- Email AMS Executive Director, Keith Seitter, kseitter@ametsoc.org
If you witness or experience behavior that constitutes an immediate and serious threat, please call 911.
Members of the response team:
- Keith Seitter Executive Director
- Stephanie Armstrong, Associate Executive Director
- Brian Papa, Associate Executive Director
- Jen Ives, Meetings Manager
- Claudia Gorski, Director of Meetings
- Wendy Abshire, Education Program Director
Inclusivity at AMS
AMS is commited to creating an environment for meetings that “embraces diversity through the inclusion of individuals across age, gender, race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, physical ability, marital status, sexual orientation, body shape or size, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, and other facets of social diversity” (see: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/about-ams/diversity-and-inclusion-at-ams/).
Special Meals
Attendees with special dietary requirements (e.g., vegetarian or kosher meals) should make the proper selection when registering.
Visa Information for International Attendees
Most travelers to the United States must hold a valid visa and a passport valid for at least six months longer than the intended visit. If you do need a visa, please understand that the visa application process may take several months. An interview appointment is required for a visa application at all embassies and consulates. The wait time for this appointment varies, but may be as long as three months, with processing taking an additional month or more. As soon as you decide to attend the meeting, you should begin the process of applying for a visa. Should you need an invitation letter, please understand that you either need to have an accepted abstract to the Annual Meeting or must be registered and paid in full. Should your visa application not be accepted, we will be happy to refund your registration fee. Please email amsmtgs@ametsoc.org to request a letter of invitation once you've registered or received your abstract acceptance notification.
The United States has made some important changes to the US-VISIT program, which was instituted in 2004. The program now requires most foreign visitors to have a set of complete fingerprints taken along with a digital photograph to verify identity at consulates as well as the port-of-entry. Most Canadians are currently exempt from US-VISIT requirements. A departure confirmation program, as part of US-VISIT, is also now currently in place. This program applies to all visitors, including those from visa waiver countries.
You can get more information regarding visas to the United States here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html and information regarding the wait time for your particular embassy or consulate here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_4638.html