AMS would like to share our support and concern for all of those that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. We extend our deep appreciation to our colleagues in the weather, water, and climate enterprise working on every aspect of this catastrophic event.
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Spotlight: Letter from AMS President
To our community:
At the annual meeting in January 2020, AMS celebrated the successful end of its Centennial Campaign with over $11 million committed to the future of the Society. That success came from the contributions from over 2,100 AMS members and friends.
We continue to move forward, believing in the admonition to “build within and reach beyond” that characterized the campaign. Our successful campaign brought new programs and new emphases in response to what we heard from the weather, water, and climate community, but these new programs need continued annual support from our members.
While we will be conducting our usual appeal for contributions as part of the members’ dues renewal, we are reaching out to you now to solicit additional support for impactful programs such as:
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the AMS Weather Band, our global community of weather enthusiasts
- professional development opportunities, especially for early career professionals through online resources and skill-building programs like the Early Career Leadership Academy
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DEI initiatives threaded through existing activities, including expanded support for those serving Spanish-speaking communities
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support for AMS members, especially those recently retired, looking for opportunities to provide volunteer service to communities, including capacity building in developing world countries.
We hope that you will consider participating in this appeal, either by
donating online now or by adding your own additional gift to your dues renewal in October. No matter what method you choose, we would like to use the collective support of the AMS community to support new programs and emerging initiatives as we continue to build within and reach beyond.
Thank you and buoyant regards,
Dr. Richard Clark
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Hurricanes: An Eye on the Future
The second annual event of the “Eye Towards the Sky” speaker series will be held at 6:00 PM ET on Friday, 18 November 2022 at
WBUR Cityspace in Boston. The presentations will cover the broader topic of hurricanes and the effects of a warming atmosphere on their intensity and frequency. The distinguished panel of speakers will demonstrate how special aircraft are deployed to obtain real-time data as a storm is developing, and how the data is used
by on-camera meteorologists to provide accurate and life-saving forecasts.
This annual lecture series is designed to provide the most topical, scientifically accurate and informative content within the broader fields of weather, climate and climate change. The speakers are carefully selected not only for their expertise and knowledge, but also for their ability to engage with a diverse audience. For additional information and a link to register, please
visit our website.
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Did You Know?
AMS Elections are open
Volunteers who serve on the AMS Council share the AMS mission of advancing the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society; this requires tremendous commitment and collaboration. If you are a voting member of AMS, we rely on you to select AMS leaders to shape the future direction of AMS and build public understanding of what’s happening in our scientific fields. Learn more and vote today »
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AMS Weather Band
In our recent webinar The Psychology of Disaster psychosocial expert in disaster and disruption Jolie Willis explained common patterns and challenges that play out again and again for those hit by disaster. The discussion topics—the link between stress and performance, the factors that influence the making of life-alternating decisions under pressure, and how the nature of the long haul of recovery can get in the way of building to be more resilient to future threats—seem even more relevant in the light of Hurricane Ian. Members can view the recorded webinar online.
Our upcoming webinar is equally seasonal but more cheerful—join us this Wednesday, 5 Oct at 7:00 PM ET for Following Foliage: The Science of Fall Color with Evan Fisher! Learn why the intensity and timing of Fall’s colorful splendor varies from year to year, and how weather impacts the
foliage. Register now »
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While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Penn State, "I ended up finding a new passion: communication. I joined the fledgling Emergency Management Club, which gave me the opportunity to view meteorological communication from an emergency manager’s perspective. I could see that while meteorological science was improving, gaps remained in how much of that improved science was leading to improved outcomes in terms of weather salience, perceptions of extreme threats, and protective actions in response to those threats."
— Robert Prestley (NCAR), whose BAMS article analyzes live television broadcasts during Hurricane Harvey to demonstrate how broadcast meteorologists use figurative and intense language to communicate risk and science during a catastrophic disaster. Read more of his interview in your August print or
digital BAMS.
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Become a sponsor today! Contact Adam
Kelly, AMS Corporate Relations Manager, at akelly@ametsoc.org or 617-226-3904
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Meeting Notes and Dates
Annual Meeting News
Registration opens later this month for the 103rd Annual Meeting! The AMS Annual Meeting offers the opportunity to share your ideas and research with colleagues worldwide! Read our theme—Data: Driving Science. Informing Decisions. Enriching Humanity—and plan to attend! Don't miss the cutting edge science and fun events that will be happening throughout the week.
Exhibits
There is still time to fill out the application to exhibit in Denver! If you're interested in partnering with AMS at the 103rd Annual Meeting, view our sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and complete your application today!
Career Fair
Are you looking to fill open positions at your company/institution or want to let graduation school candidates know about your program? Learn about the Career Resource and Graduate School Fair online, and check back for the Application—opening soon!
Side Meetings
Are you planning your own event or need a meeting room within the AMS meeting space in Denver (Colorado Convention Center or HQ hotels)? The deadline is coming up! 3 October is the last day to submit your request.
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Financial Support Pilot Project
In keeping with our goal to ensure that anyone who wants to participate in the Annual Meeting can do so—the AMS is piloting a program to provide financial support for complementary and reduced registration fees. There is a limited amount of funding available for this pilot program. Those who can show financial need and/or are from professional groups that would typically not receive funding from their home institution to attend an AMS Annual Meeting will be considered.
The application deadline is 31 October. Applicants will be notified by 15 November.
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Upcoming Specialty Meetings
There is still time to register for the 30th Conference on Severe Local Storms, being held 24-28 October in Santa Fe, NM and Online. For all registered, the virtual poster session will be held 19 October.
Also note: The AMS Committee on Severe Local Storms, a part of the Scientific and Technological Activities Commission (STAC), is soliciting proposals for a team of two individuals to organize the 31st Conference on Severe Local Storms to be held in 2024. Proposals should be emailed to Jana Houser by 15 October for consideration by the committee.
Save the Date!
The 40th Conference on Radar Meteorology will be held 27 August - 01 September 2023 in Minneapolis, MN.
Catch Up!
Did you attend one of the AMS Specialty meetings this summer? Or did you miss one? Either way, all session recordings are now up online! Browse here »
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Special Opportunity
We invite you to join the Future of Meetings Task Force.
Meetings are an essential way that AMS meets its strategic goals. The AMS currently has a mix of specialty meetings focused on one discipline, forums, a summer community cross-sector meeting, an annual meeting that can encompass several specialty meetings along with other community-wide sessions, and other international meetings. Meetings are essential for the exchange of scientific ideas and preliminary results, for networking among AMS members, for cross-sector discussion and collaboration, for outreach by the society to local communities, for honoring esteemed members, for conducting AMS business, and for creating a sense of belonging and inclusion within the Society. With virtual formats recently becoming a potentially viable alternative to being in person, the Society needs to consider the nature of meetings going forward.
We are looking for people to serve on sub-teams in the Future of Meetings Task Force to address specific questions that the AMS Council is hoping to answer, and then an executive team that will pull all the recommendations together in one report.
If you are interested in being a part of this Task Force please let
us know by filling out this form.
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In our September episode of Clear Skies Ahead, AMS talked to Mariama Feaster, a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alabama in Huntsville about her tornado research, navigating learning challenges with an autism diagnosis, and finding her voice
in the weather, water and climate community. Subscribe to Clear Skies Ahead »
Upcoming Webinar
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Starry Nights In The City: Processes Affecting The Nocturnal Urban Climate
October 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) intensity is often highest at night which prolongs the exposure for urban populations to elevated air temperatures. Since prolonged heat exposure can lead to heat-stress illnesses, mitigating nocturnal UHIs becomes important for reducing heat-related mortality. However, finding effective mitigation measures that reduce nighttime urban air temperatures remains challenging. This webinar will highlight the processes that influence the formation of nocturnal UHIs. Observations are supported by results from mesoscale numerical studies with the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Register here »
Annual Meeting Short Courses
Looking for professional development opportunities? Check out the seven short courses that will be offered at the upcoming AMS Annual Meeting in Denver. Registration opens in early October. Learn more »
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AMS Certification holders receive professional development points for attending webinars and short courses.
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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 Robert Bettes, Benjamin Frechette and Corbin Voges, who recently earned the CBM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to Jonny Malloy, 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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Photo by Dana Luig on Unsplash
A radiometric term for the rate at which radiant energy in a radiation field is transferred across a unit area of a surface (real or imaginary) in a hemisphere of directions.
In general, irradiance depends on the orientation of the surface. The radiant energy may be confined to a narrow range of frequencies (spectral or monochromatic irradiance) or integrated over a broad range of frequencies. Irradiance follows from radiance but not, in general, vice versa. The photometric equivalent of irradiance is illuminance,
obtained by integrating spectral irradiance times luminous efficiency over the visible spectrum. Learn more »
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