Spotlight: Graduating Young Leaders
The 2023 Early Career Leadership Academy (ECLA) wrapped up this year’s program in Phoenix, AZ, on Friday, 23 June 2023. After spending three days participating in skill-building sessions, connecting with mentors, and having fun acting out improv skits in an evening session, the ECLA cohort graduated from the program with new and improved leadership skills that they will take back to their home institutions. Starting in March, the cohort (made up of 20 early career professionals, along with the program planning committee) participated in monthly webinars which helped set the groundwork for the in-person meeting.
“We are all unique. We come from different backgrounds, and we can come together for problem solving, to help lead the community and to help make change with the community as well,” says Elyse Smith, the 2023 ECLA Planning Committee Chair. “It’s just been so amazing to see people make these connections from across sectors, from different backgrounds, and also then be able to support one another.”
To support the outstanding efforts of the Early Career Leadership Academy and the many worthwhile and important diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
within AMS, please consider donating here and select “DEI Initiatives” from the dropdown menu.
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New AMS Statements
AMS has issued two new statements in response to recent events:
The American Meteorological Society Champions Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on 29 June ending Affirmative Action, AMS is affirming its commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. The Statement reads, in part: "EIJ is at the core of AMS’s mission, essential to developing the workforce needed to tackle the complex and multi-faceted problems of our time, and central to the advancement of humanity and the human experience. Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education improves science and the quality of services the public receives." Read more »
Special Statement on Harassment and Intimidation of Broadcast Meteorologists
In response to the harassment and intimidation faced by Chris Gloninger during his tenure at KCCI News in Des Moines, Iowa, AMS reaffirms that "While disagreement and robust debate is a cornerstone of scientific advancement, harassment, threats, abuse, and intimidation in any form is never acceptable. Furthermore, AMS champions the free exchange of scientific data and information, open debate, and the freedom of scientific expression." Learn more »
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Seeking Input on Geoscience Innovation and Entrepreneurship
New initiatives from NSF aim to support scientific innovation and entrepreneurship--yet they are receiving few applications from geoscientists. AMS is initiating a project to solicit and synthesize input from our community on opportunities and challenges in this area. We hope to develop new ideas that can help nurture a thriving geosciences innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, focused on delivering results to society and the economy. Learn how to get involved »
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“Perspectives” Articles Now an Option for AIES and EI authors
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Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems and Earth Interactions now offer authors the opportunity to publish “Perspectives” articles, based on experiences, vision, or knowledge in their fields. “Perspectives” can be forward-looking thought pieces or more speculative, summarizing a current problem and providing informed opinions about a proposed solution and calling for new integrative research, and/or highlighting entry points for emerging approaches and techniques.
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Statement Open for Comment
As a service to our members, and in fulfillment of our larger responsibilities to human society, the AMS periodically issues statements on topics that fall within the scope of AMS expertise. After passing review by the AMS Council in draft form, a statement is posted for comments from the AMS membership. We have just posted an updated version of the 2017 statement “Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science” and we invite professional members to review it and add your comments before 30 July.
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Did You Know?
Students! Plan Ahead for the 104th Annual Meeting
We are looking to recruit dependable AMS student members to work directly with staff during the conference, 28 January–1 February 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. Student Assistants are provided with free hotel accommodation and annual meeting registration, plus a small per diem to offset meal expenses. When not on duty, they can network, attend sessions, and visit the Exhibit and Poster Halls. Applicants must be AMS members at either Student or Graduate Student level. The application opens mid-August—watch for it here.
AMS Leadership Opportunity
The Culture and Inclusion Cabinet is looking for a new Chair of the Cabinet. If you’re passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, and accessibility across AMS, check out the application here. Nominations are open until 1 September.
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On the Blogs
The 50th Conference on Broadcast Meteorology took place 21–23 June. To celebrate, AMS asked longtime broadcasters to share their memories from conference and career. The first in a series of Front Page blog posts is available here.
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“My first conference was in Boston in 1981. I remember sitting way in the back and feeling kind of lost and insignificant among all the legends around me. All of a sudden a hand was extended to me and I turned to my right. There sat Harry Volkman! Harry introduced himself and asked my name, and we had a very nice conversation. I never forgot how kind he was to a ‘kid’ weather-caster – Harry was always one of my heroes and someone I still try to emulate."
—Mike Nelson, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist, KMGH, Denver, Colorado
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The AMS Summer Policy Colloquium, which took place 4–9 June, was a resounding success, creating valuable perspectives and networking opportunities for attendees. Haven Cashwell, PhD student at Auburn University, reflects on what she learned in a guest post on the Front Page
blog. Read it here.
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A 21 June post in Living on the Real World
discusses generative AI and climate change education. Read the post.
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September 4, 1944. Joost Businger, a Ph.D. student at the University of Utrecht, partakes in an oral examination. Prof. Joannes Milatz asks, “Explain to me the meaning of entropy.” Just then air-raid sirens started up, and all headed down to a basement shelter. Saved by the warnings, the experience fostered in Joost an interest to further explore the concept of entropy.
—In the June issue of BAMS, on the eve of his 100th birthday, Joost synthesizes his thoughts on entropy, from his early writings and many conversations between a nearly centenarian father and his son. Read his story and more in your
June BAMS Digital Edition.
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Meetings Dates and Deadlines
Get ready for the 104th Annual Meeting!
28 January–1 February, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland See you all in Baltimore next year! #AMS2024
Upcoming Specialty Meetings
Register now for: Submit a session topic proposal for:
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AMS Community Engagement
We are thrilled to present these opportunities for you this month:
2023 Weather Band Photo Contest
Photography enthusiasts can enter their finest weather, water, and climate photos in this year’s contest, with a chance to win cash prizes of up to $500. Submissions will be accepted until 31 August. Winners will be announced in the Fall!
Webinar: Spring Season Review...Won't Be Forgotten Any Time Soon
From the Little Rock tornado to the "split" jet stream, from extreme rain in Florida to Canadian wildfires, how will the spring of 2023 be remembered?
Webinar: Impact-Based Forecasts and Warnings: Effectiveness, Gaps and Challenges
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Sally Potter, who will discuss the effectiveness, gaps, and challenges of impact-based forecasts and warnings.
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Career Services
Recent Podcast Release
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In our June episode of
Clear Skies Ahead, AMS talked to Maria Molina, about the courage needed to successfully change careers from broadcasting to research, mentoring the next generation of researchers in the weather, water, and climate sciences, and the unique challenges that come with working as a bilingual meteorologist.
Subscribe to Clear Skies Ahead »
Professional Development Opportunities
Registration is open for two hybrid course to be held at the 40th Conference on Radar Meteorology and online:
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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 Ruben Capote Bravo and Matt Brickman who recently earned the CBM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to Stephen Caparotta, Christopher Gloninger, and Lyndsay Williamson who recently earned the CCM designation! | | |
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Visit our web page to learn more about how AMS certifications can help enhance your career in the private, public, or academic sector.
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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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"Lavender storm" by Dimo Hristev was a finalist in the 2022 Weather Band Photo Contest
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In general, a local storm, invariably produced by a cumulonimbus cloud and always accompanied by lightning and thunder, usually with strong gusts of wind, heavy rain, and sometimes with hail.
It is usually of short duration, seldom over two hours for any one storm. A thunderstorm is a consequence of atmospheric instability and constitutes, loosely, an overturning of air layers in order to achieve a more stable density stratification.
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