Spotlight: 104th AMS Annual Meeting | | |
Get Ready!
The AMS Annual Meeting in Baltimore promises to be fascinating, fun, and a very special opportunity for our water, weather, and climate community to discuss the theme: Living in a Changing Environment. You still have time to register for in person or remote attendance—check out the program and start to plan your week!
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Make plans to attend the Presidential Forum on Sunday at 4 PM ET and the Presidential Sessions throughout the week, and be sure to check the web page for other Don't–Miss Events! See you in a few weeks! #AMS2024
If you are an active AMS Student Member or Member–Graduate Student, don't forget to also register separately for the 23rd Annual Student Conference! You can learn about the plans for this special event on the current Front Page blog post.
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On AMS Blogs
In December, the Front Page Blog previewed two key parts of the AMS 104th Annual Meeting.
A 14 December post features a conversation with Co-Chair Ping Yang about the Kuo-Nan Liou Symposium, which will highlight radiative transfer, remote sensing, and other areas influenced by Nobel prize- and Rossy Medal-winner Dr. Liou.
In a 29 December post, the three co-chairs of the AMS 23rd Annual Student Conference give a sneak-peek at the conference's exciting presentations and events, and their pitch for why graduate and undergraduate students should attend.
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“The Student Conference goes beyond research presentations and the exploration of different careers... it gives you the opportunity to build your toolbox on skills like networking, having a healthy mindset, and technical skills.”
—Student Conference Co-Chair Melissa Piper
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In Living on the Real World, an 18 December post breaks down the "real-world" response to COP28, and discusses the responsibilities we owe to the planet we live on.
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Did You Know?
Free Online Journals
Thank you to all who have sent positive feedback about the decision to include full access to all AMS journal content in your Membership Benefits, with the aim of supporting your work and learning through our leading publications. We are happy to provide this service to all Members and Student Members! Be sure you have renewed for 2024 so you
can continue to access all AMS Journals in the new year!
AMS Nominating Committee Reminder
AMS members are invited to recommend nominees for President-Elect and Council each year, including self-nominations. To support an equitable and diverse community, we need nominees with a wide range of qualifications, capabilities, and demographic backgrounds. Send your 2025 recommendation(s) to the Nominating Committee by completing this form before 14 February. You can learn more on our Elections Process Information page.
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“I was told in high school by a few peers that ‘girls don’t do meteorology.’ I am a pretty competitive person, so I took this as a challenge. Then as I explored career options in undergrad, I learned about the new-ish interest in social science and meteorology.”
— Makenzie Krocak (University of Oklahoma and Storm Prediction Center), whose BAMS article helps forecasters craft more effective messaging by evaluating how people prioritize six types of forecast information when faced with a threatening hazardous weather event. Read more of her interview in your
BAMS Digital Edition.
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AMS Specialty Meetings
For over 95 years, atmospheric scientists, oceanographers, hydrologists and many other earth system scientists have been coming together at AMS conferences to meet, greet, collaborate, and share ideas and research.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia will host the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms in October
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Save the Dates
Mark your new 2024 calendar and plan to attend these upcoming meetings!
Abstract Submissions Open
Get your abstracts ready now for these 2024 meetings! There are great student opportunities available at these programs too! Check each meeting's website for details.
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Community Engagement
Learn about some of this year's monster storms with Weather Band's Hurricane Map of 2023, which uses ArcGIS Storymaps to track storms, show radar and satellite images, post videos, and provide interesting facts about this year's active hurricane season.
Weather Band Jamposium 2024 is coming up soon!
Join AMS and Weather Band for six webinars that delve into topics selected by our community of weather enthusiasts and professionals.
When: 29 February and 1 March | 12:00 noon – 4:00 PM ET
Where: Online
Topics:
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Citizen Science
- Climate Change
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The 2024 Solar Eclipse
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Forecasting/Modeling in the Age of AI
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Recent Extreme Weather Events
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Science Communication
Stay tuned for registration information—you won’t want to miss this key event and its engaging discussions!
Upcoming Webinar
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Winter Lake-Effect Systems: Scientific and Educational Adventures to Further Our Knowledge and Prediction of Lake-Effect Storms | 17 Jan | 7:00 PM ET
A new Weather Band webinar will feature a panel of atmospheric scientists discussing lake-effect snowstorms and lessons from their field projects in some of the worst winter weather observed in North America. Register Now »
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Recent Podcast Release
In our December episode of
Clear Skies Ahead, AMS talked to DaNa Carlis about finding the degree that best suits you, developing a mentoring network as an early-career scientist, and remembering to set aside time to talk with scientists one-on-one as a leader in the weather, water, and climate sciences.
Subscribe to Clear Skies Ahead »
Upcoming Short Courses
There is still time to register for one (or more!) of the ten short courses being held at the 104th Annual Meeting! Visit the Short Courses Information Page for more details. Hybrid options are available for those who wish to attend virtually.
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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 David Yorty, who recently earned the CCM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to Lisa Villegas, who recently earned the CBM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to Joe Martucci and Kylee Miller, who recently earned the CDM designation! | | |
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Careers
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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AMS Glossary Word of the Month
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polar stratospheric clouds
(also called nacreous clouds, mother-of-pearl clouds; rarely, luminous clouds.) Clouds are cirrus or altocumulus lenticularis, and show very strong irisation similar to that of mother-of-pearl, especially when the sun is several degrees below the horizon.
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