Spotlight: New AMS Policy Study
The rapid study AMS Community Synthesis on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Geosciences found that there is innovation and entrepreneurship across a broad spectrum of activities within the geoscience community. A few key challenges related to the preparation of those in the geosciences for jobs in the private sector in general, and entrepreneurship in particular, surfaced in nearly every discussion we had with members of the community. This study explores those challenges and offers recommendations that might address aspects of them. Read the full study »
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Seeking AMS Member Input
A new AMS statement titled "The Future of Ecological Forecasting" is in development. All AMS members are invited to add comments on the draft; please share your thoughts by 28 December.
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2024 AMS Summer Policy Colloquium
Registration is open! The 2024 Colloquium will be held 2–7 June 2024 in Washington, D.C. Space is limited, so save your spot now! Register here »
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Planning for the Future of AMS
In the coming year, AMS will be collaborating with Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners (CAP). We will work to develop a strategic priorities framework and plan how best to continue supporting the advancement of the weather, water, and climate enterprise for the benefit of society at large. Watch for details on this effort and how you can share your input.
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On AMS Blogs
A November 15 post on the Front Page blog talks about how an irrigated area in the Inner Mongolian desert causes unusual weather patterns–and the work of the DECODE project scientists who study these phenomena.
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Aerial view of the Hetao Irrigation District in sharp contrast with the surrounding desert.
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A November 28 post highlights the upcoming Daniel Keyser Symposium at the 104th Annual Meeting. Learn about Daniel Keyser’s contributions and the importance of synoptic-dynamic meteorology for facing current weather challenges.
Recent posts in Living on the Real World discuss climate reparations and water desalinization, as well as honoring the memory of former AMS Executive Director Richard E. Hallgren. |
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Scholarships and Fellowships
Undergraduate and graduate students can apply now for AMS scholarships and fellowships ranging from $1000 to $26,000. This is one way AMS supports your education in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Visit our web page for more about Scholarship and Fellowship programs!
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Membership Renewals
Don't neglect to renew your AMS Membership for 2024. Renewing online is quick and easy, and ensures that your Membership benefits—like free access to all of the AMS journal content online—don't lapse.
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Vibrant Connections at SACNAS
From Gideon Alegado, Public Outreach Manager: In late October, I had the honor of attending the SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) conference in Portland, Oregon—a remarkable event dedicated to celebrating diversity in STEM fields. SACNAS provided a vibrant platform where students and professionals from diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds could share their journeys and passions, and connect with kindred spirits. I crossed paths with graduate students who had ventured into the extreme landscapes of Antarctica, explored the relationship between dust from Africa and the health of the Amazon rainforest, and conducted research on the glaciers of Iceland.
Participation in events like SACNAS is tremendously valuable for AMS and its members. It enables us to engage with a wide community of STEM enthusiasts, fostering a deeper understanding of, and connection with, a diverse array of scientific disciplines. It also presents an opportunity to showcase how meteorology and related fields play a central role in understanding complex global interactions. Through these connections, we can engage with bright minds and make progress towards a more inclusive, innovative, and interconnected scientific community.
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Upcoming Events
We are excited to share two special events with you this month:
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Photo Contest Winners
From around the globe, talented and creative photographers submitted over 1400 entries to our 2023 Weather Band Photo Contest! We extend our sincere gratitude to our judges for their discerning work, and to the Weather Band members who participated in the “Members Choice” voting. Congratulations
to this year’s contest winners:
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"Night Lights" by Elan Azriel | | | | | |
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"Rays Over The River" by John Merriam | | | | | | |
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"King Tide" by Kristy Sharkey | | | | | |
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"Walsh Mothership" by Michael Seger | | | | | | |
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Walker Ashley's childhood drawing | | | |
“I was a child of the 1980s—when The Weather Channel was started and weather information became ubiquitous—and, at least to me, addictive. I made drawings of tornadoes striking cities as a child [inset]; these drawings were foreshadowing, as I conduct research assessing how development patterns such as urban sprawl affect tornado impacts and resulting disasters.”
— Walker Ashley, (Northern Illinois University), whose BAMS article projects the frequency and magnitude of supercells in the latter half of the twenty-first century. Read more of his interview in your
BAMS Digital Edition.
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Walker Ashley with supercell behind him
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Get ready for the 104th Annual Meeting!
Faculty Travel Grant applications are still open! The Deadline has been extended to 15 December. If you are teaching at an Emerging Research Institution or Minority Serving Institution, this program will cover conference registration, airfare,
and lodging, plus an allowance for meals! Get Details »
Exhibits at the 104th Annual Meeting
If you are interested in partnering with AMS at the 104th Annual Meeting, view our exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities today. There is still time to fill out the application to exhibit in Baltimore!
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Career Resource and Graduate School Fair
Are you looking to fill open positions at your company/institution or want to let graduate school candidates know about your program? Apply today to participate in the Career Resource and Graduate School Fair in Baltimore.
23rd Annual Student Conference
The Student Conference is open to anyone who is an active AMS Student Member or Member–Graduate Student. The theme for 2024 is "It’s Our Turn: Tackling Our Changing Environment."
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Career Development News
Recent Podcast Release
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In our November episode of Clear Skies Ahead, AMS talked to Andrew Markowitz about working in the private sector, how to best communicate weather to the public, and the importance of counteracting misinformation on social media as a meteorologist. Subscribe to Clear Skies Ahead »
Upcoming Webinar
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NWS Central Region Remote Mesoanalysis Support During Two December 2021 Tornado Outbreaks
15 December | 2:00 PM ET
This webinar will focus on the Remote Mesoanalysis Support program during the 10–11 December and 15 December 2021 tornado outbreaks across the central and eastern United States. Following
short presentations, there will be a panel discussion/Q&A. Register Now »
Career Activities at the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is the place to be for networking, professional development, and career opportunities. There is something for attendees in all stages of their careers. Take a look at our Career Activities page and learn more about all the career building opportunities available to you. And don’t forget about the AMS Career Advising Portal that is available to you throughout the year!
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Certification Corner
AMS certifications are respected credentials that provide you with professional recognition and strengthen your connections to the public, the atmospheric science community, and its resources.
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Congratulations to Eric DoBroka, who recently earned the CBM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to Craig Setzer, who recently earned the CCM designation! | | |
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Career Center
The AMS Career Center connects employers in the weather, water, and climate community with job seekers. Current opportunities include the following:
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