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90th Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA
17–21 January 2010
The 90th AMS Annual Meeting will be held 17–21 January 2010 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Eric Barron, Ed Olenic, and Marshall Shepherd are the 2010 Annual Meeting Cochairpersons, leading the organization of the meeting.
The 2010 Annual Meeting is being organized around the broad theme of “Weather, Climate, and Society: New Demands on Science and Services.” Recent international, national, and regional assessments, as well as recent observed trends, make it clear that the weather and climate of the twenty-first century are unlikely to be comparable to what human and natural systems have adapted to during the twentieth century. Currently, global societies are struggling to address adaptation and mitigation issues related to changes in ecosystem services and socioeconomic services compounded by ongoing and projected changes in climate and weather extremes. Nonstationary (evolving) weather and climate present many scientific and service challenges. Increased predictive capabilities are becoming more critical for protecting life and property, promoting economic vitality, national defense, and enabling environmental stewardship. Weather and climate services, including communication with users of the data, data management, forecasts, projections, and education, are likely to play an increasingly important role in the development of socioeconomic and defense policies, industrial and military operations, and the motivation for the emergence of new economic opportunities.
The specialty conferences, symposia, and special sessions that compose the 2010 Annual Meeting present an enormous number of potential topics of interest that have bearing on the meeting’s theme. These include advances in modeling, from local to regional and larger scales and from deterministic to ensemble prediction; communication to stakeholders that addresses issues of policy, operations, and new opportunities; data collection, interpretation, and assimilation; research of anomalous weather and climate events; mitigation and adaptation to climate change; new challenges for applied meteorology and climatology; education and outreach; and the emergence of new scientific partnerships.
The meeting will also feature short courses, numerous town hall meetings, the Sunday WeatherFest, the Presidential Policy Forum, and two special named symposia, honoring Joachim Kuettner and Warren Washington.
There will be two poster sessions, each 2 days long. The first will take place on Monday and Tuesday morning; the second starts on Wednesday morning and ends on Thursday afternoon.
The Ninth Annual AMS Student Conference and Career Fair, with a theme of “New Demands on Atmospheric Science: Ways to be Innovative with Your Degree,” will provide junior and senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students with information and insights for making effective career decisions.
The Daily Weather Briefing will be held once each day beginning on Monday, 12 January. The briefing is being hosted through a joint effort with the University of Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology. AMS will also be hosting Impacts of 2009’s Weather: Major Stories of the Year. During this session a number of recognized experts in our fields of interest will review national and worldwide weather trends and patterns.
The AMS Annual Meeting is host to the largest exhibit program anywhere in the atmospheric, oceanic, and related sciences. Exhibitors come from the United States and abroad, with over 100 organizations showcasing a wide range of products, publications, and services. The show allows organizations to make major announcements and roll out new products. Demonstrations of new and innovative equipment are given daily. The exhibit schedule is designed to both encourage social interaction and provide an opportunity to look at future trends in equipment, systems, and software.
The Annual Meeting will be preceded by one short course, a briefing for first-time attendees to the meeting, the Annual Review and Fellows Awards, and a Welcome Reception.
Cosponsors of the 90th Annual Meeting
The following organizations are cosponsoring the AMS 90th Annual Meeting: Air and Waste Management Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Geological Institute, American Geophysical Union, American Nuclear Society, American Society of Agronomy, American Water Resources Association, Atmospheric Science Librarians International, Geological Society of America, National Weather Association, The Oceanography Society, and the World Meteorological Organization
Conferences and Symposia
Please see the Programs and Events page.
Registration
Please see the Registration and Rates page for more information.
Additional registration information for:
Exhibitors | Press
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Hotel and Travel Information
Please see the Hotel page.
Exhibits
Please see the Exhibits page.
If you are an exhibitor, please see the Exhibitors page.
Presenter Support Services
Please see the Presenter Support section on the Authors Information page.
Location of functions
Annual Meeting registration, scientific sessions, poster sessions, short courses, town meetings, special sessions, named symposia luncheon and breakfast, and exhibits will be held in Building B at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591 (tel: 404-223-4000).
AMS committee meetings will be held at the Omni Hotel, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (tel: 404-659-0000).
Parking
Parking is available near the Georgia World Congress Center for $10 per day with no in–out privelages (subject to change).
AMS Resource Center
Sunday–Thursday, 17–21 January; Exhibit Hall B2
The AMS Resource Center is located in Exhibit Hall B2 of the Georgia World Congress Center. This year's program will feature many books, journals, and CD-ROMs/DVDs representing the latest in scientific and technical information. AMS retail items will also be available, as will information on the 2011 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. The hours of operation are Sunday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Message Center
AMS will operate a message center in the lobby of the Georgia World Congress Center for meeting attendees and exhibitors. The message center hours of operation are listed below. To leave messages for attendees or exhibitors, please call 404-222-5801:
Sunday, 17 January 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Monday, 18 January 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 19 January 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 20 January 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 21 January 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Attendee Information
An Information Center Desk will be located in the lobby of the Georgia World Congress Center. The hours of operation on Sunday–Thursday coincide with those of the Registration Desk.
The information center provides maps of the convention center and schedules of committee meetings and conference sessions, as well as details on other programs of interest. A conference message board is available in the convention center lobby for the posting of conference-related information, including last-minute program changes, and messages for meeting attendees and student assistants.
AMS Member Services
A Member Services Desk is collocated with the AMS Resource Center in Exhibit Hall B2 of the Georgia World Congress Center. The Member Services Desk provides attendees with the opportunity to renew dues, apply for membership, and/or inquire about account activity. AMS staff will be available for assistance on Sunday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
E-mail Stations
Sunday–Thursday, 17–21 January
E-mail station will be located on the 200 and 300 levels of the convention center. As a courtesy to other attendees, e-mail users are asked to limit their time at the e-mail stations. Hours of operation are Sunday–Thursday, 17–21 January, from 7:30 A.M. until the close of activities in the convention center. For attendees with their own laptops, wireless access is free in all public areas, such as lobby/prefunction spaces.
Business Center
For your everyday office needs, the Georgia World Congress Center operates a full service FedEx Kinko's Business Centers in the Building B lobby. FedEx Kinko's offers you a place to copy, fax, bind, scan, and print. Visit FedEx Kinko's and find a great selection of common office supplies at competitive prices including a variety of paper, envelopes, binder clips, pens and more. They also offer computer access, a notary and UPS, Federal Express and U.S. Mail delivery. The hours of operatin are: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily
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Green Meetings
AMS Green Conference Guidelines
As a scientific and professional organization whose members are keenly aware of environmental issues, the AMS strives to be in the forefront of environmental stewardship. As atmospheric scientists, members of the Society are particularly concerned about rapidly increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations and associated climate change. The AMS Green Meetings Committee has created guidelines that summarize the Society’s commitment to conducting conferences in a manner that stresses responsible use of natural resources and minimization of greenhouse gas emissions and other waste and pollutants. These guidelines are provided for coordinators, committees, contractors, and all AMS members, as well as AMS staff, and aim to educate and inspire continued mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions both within AMS and the larger society. These guidelines should be continually evaluated as technologies and mitigation options continue to develop. For further information, please reference the following Web page: http://www.ametsoc.org/MEET/greenconferenceguidelines.html.
Carbon Offsets
AMS recognizes that personal travel to its professional meetings likely represents the largest contribution to the carbon footprint of its meetings and is probably a significant fraction of each attendee’s personal carbon footprint. The average round-trip commercial flight to an AMS meeting is about 2000 miles and produces roughly 1700 lb of CO2 per passenger. Consistent with the AMS Policy Statement on Climate Change (available online at http://www.ametsoc.org/policy/2007climatechange.html), and in an effort to reduce emissions, the AMS asks meeting participants to consider measures to offset the climate impacts of traveling to its meetings. At this time, AMS encourages either personal actions to reduce emissions or purchasing carbon offsets. Details of each approach are given at the following Web address: http://www.ametsoc.org/MEET/greenconferenceguidelines.html.
Green Initiatives at the Georgia World Congress Center
For the past few years, the Georgia World Congress Center has been working to adopt sustainable practices for the 3.9 million square foot facility. A few recent initiatives include donating to the local food bank, education of employees, extending recycling efforts, placing water coolers in the meeting rooms, purchasing green products, and renovations in the building.
A Special Sunday
Ninth Annual WeatherFest
Sunday, 17 January, 12:00–4:00 p.m.; Registration Hall A/B
For additional information please see the WeatherFest page.
Briefing for First‑Time Attendees
Sunday, 17 January, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
This session is designed to provide first‑time attendees with an overview of the annual meeting and suggestions on how to get the most out of their time. AMS Past-President Walt Lyons and Ken Heideman, director of publications, will provide an overview of the programs, special events, exhibits, and services. All attendees and exhibitors are welcome to attend.
90th Annual Review and Fellows Awards
Sunday, 17 January, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Introductory remarks, President, Thomas R. Karl
Presentation of Fellows and Awards
Annual Reports, Secretary–Treasurer, Richard D. Rosen
Professional Affairs Commission, John R. Toohey-Morales, CCM, CBM
Education and Human Resources Commission, Eugene S. Takle, CCM
Publications Commission, David P. Jorgensen
Scientific and Technological Activities Commission, Roger M. Wakimoto
Planning Commission, Robert J. Serafin
Weather and Climate Enterprise Commission, Elbert W. Friday
AMS 21st Century Campaign, Susan K. Avery, CCM
Closing remarks, President-Elect, Margaret A. LeMone
Student Conference and Chapter Poster Sessions
Sunday, 17 January, 5:30–7:00 p.m.; Exhibit Hall B2
This poster session will feature the work of precollege teachers and college students who are participating in the Seventh Annual AMS Student Conference. Chapter posters will also be available for viewing.
Welcome Reception Honoring the Newly Elected Fellows
Sunday, 17 January, 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Exhibit Hall B2
A Welcome Reception will be held immediately following the 90th Annual Review and Fellows Awards. The reception will be held in conjunction with the Student Conference and Local Chapter Poster Sessions. All are encouraged to attend.
U.S. Premiere of the BBC4 Program: Cloudspotting
Sunday, 17 January, 7:00 p.m.
Englishman Gavin Pretor-Pinney is an amateur meteorologist who loves clouds. He is so smitten with clouds he founded the worldwide Cloud Appreciation Society, which has more members than many professional societies and whose members collect thousands of amazing cloud images for all to view and admire (http://CloudAppreciationSociety.org). This BBC4 special highlights an entertainingly quirky, and very British, way of thinking about clouds. Including among many other examples is the rare “asperatus.” Never heard of it? Come watch. An encore presentation will also be shown during the Weather Video Preview Theater.
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Coffee Breaks/Lunch
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10:15–10:45 a.m. (in the Meeting Room Foyer)
2:30–4:00 p.m. (with the Formal Poster Viewing) |
Tuesday |
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9:45–11:00 a.m. (with the Formal Poster Viewing)
3:00–3:30 p.m. (in the Exhibit Hall) |
Wednesday |
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10:00–10:30 a.m. (in the Exhibit Hall)
2:30–4:00 p.m. (with the Formal Poster Viewing) |
Thursday |
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9:45–11:00 a.m. (with the Formal Poster Viewing)
3:00–3:30 p.m. (in the Meeting Room Foyerl)
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Cash and Carry Lunch
A cash and carry lunch will be available Monday–Thursday at the convention center. Monday’s cash and carry will be available on the second level of the convention center. The Exhibit Hall will have a cash and carry lunch available in the back of the hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. For Thursday, the cash and carry will be available in the lobby of room B206, the location of our Thursday Luncheon Speaker.
Social Events
Welcome Reception Honoring the Newly Elected Fellows
Sunday, 17 January, 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Exhibit Hall B2
A Welcome Reception will be held immediately following the 90th Annual Review and Fellows Awards. The reception will be held jointly with the Student Conference Poster Session. All are encouraged to attend.
Spouses' Coffee
Monday–Wednesday, 18–20 January, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Spouses and guests are invited to meet and to renew acquaintances.
Ribbon Cutting, Opening Reception, and Corporate Patron Recognition
Monday, 18 January, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Exhibit Hall B1
Please join us for the Opening Reception of the 2010 Annual Meeting, sponsored by the exhibiting companies. Local government officials and other dignitaries will be present for the ribbon cutting event.
Kuettner Symposium Luncheon
Tuesday, 19 January, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
The Kuettner Symposium will have with a luncheon on Tuesday, 19 January, 12:00–1:30 p.m., at the Georgia World Congress Center. All are invited to attend. A Kuettner Symposium luncheon ticket is not included in the conference registration package; the cost for a ticket is $40. All who are interested in attending are urged to preregister as only a limited number of tickets will be available on site.
Awards Banquet Reception
Wednesday, 20 January, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; Exhibit Hall B1
A reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 20 January, will precede the AMS Annual Awards Banquet. The reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall.
90th AMS Awards Banquet
Wednesday, 20 January, 7:00 p.m.; Thomas Murphy Ballroom
One banquet ticket is included with the Full-Week Registration Package; additional banquet tickets may be purchased for $50 by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 January, at the AMS Registration Desk.
Washington Symposium Breakfast
Thursday, 21 January, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
The Washington Symposium will have a breakfast on Thursday, 21 January, at 7:30 a.m. in the Georgia World Congress Center. All are invited to attend. A Washington Symposium breakfast ticket is not included in the conference registration package; tickets will be available for purchase for $35 until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 19 January.
Statement on Open Meetings
Throughout the week, AMS Committees, Boards, and the Council will be meeting at various times and locations. These meetings are, in principle, open to members of the Society, although portions of some meetings may be held in executive session when dealing with personnel issues, awards, or other matters of a confidential nature.
As a matter of courtesy and to ensure adequately sized meeting rooms, members wishing to observe a particular Committee, Board, or Council Meeting should contact its chairperson in advance. Members may have requested a place on the agenda by following a similar procedure. Please feel free to contact Joyce Annese (tel, 617-227-2426, ext. 206; e-mail, jannese@ametsoc.org) at AMS Headquarters for assistance.
Additional information
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 at the convention center should check with the AMS Meetings Department (617‑227‑2426, ext. 202) four–six weeks prior to the meeting. Special housing needs should also be requested when hotel reservations are made. AMS wants to ensure that each attendee’s stay at the 89th Annual Meeting is a pleasant one.
Special Meals
Attendees who have special dietary requirements, for example, vegetarian or kosher meals, may stop by the AMS Registration desk prior to Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. to request a special meal.
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.
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 on their registration forms. A card is available at the Registration Desk to request a copy of the list. The list will only be delivered in electronic form and will contain name, address, and affiliation (if provided). No phone numbers or e‑mail addresses will be provided.
Child Care Services
Attendees should contact the concierge at their hotel for a list of child-care providers and children's programs.
AMS National Officers
President: Thomas R. Karl
President‑Elect: Margaret A. Lemone
Executive Director: Keith L. Seitter
Executive Directors Emeritus: Richard E. Hallgren, Ronald D. McPherson, and Kenneth C. Spengler
Secretary–Treasurer: Richard D. Rosen
Annual Meeting Program Committee
Annual Meeting Program Committee
Eric J. Barron, Edward A. Olenic, and Marshall Shepherd, Co-Chairpersons
Philip E. Ardanuy, Robert M. Atlas, David A. Bader, C. Bruce Baker, David R. Bright, Barbara G. Brown, Michael J. Brown, Timothy J. Brown, Jon B. Davis, Julie L. Demuth, Howard J. Diamond, Sheldon D. Drobot, David R. Easterling, Laura M. Edwards, Pamela G. Emch, Jay S. Fein, Genene M. Fisher, Tanja E. Fransen, Gregg M. Garfin, Ronald S. Gird, James J. Gurka, Jill F. Hasling, John F. Henz, William Hooke, Kayo Ide, Michael l. Jamilkowski, Angelyn G. Kolodziej, Christopher W. Landsea, John M. Lanicci, Genevieve E. Maricle, Robert P. McCoy, Gary B. McWilliams, Gerald A. Meehl, Cecilia A. Miner, Philip W. Mote, Richard Ohlemacher, Jinny Nathans, Bart Nijssen, David J. Pace, Rajul Pandya, Mark I. Richardson, William F. Roberts, Timothy J. Schmit, Ward R. Seguin, Mark A. Shafer, Eileen L. Shea, David R. Smith, Wendy M. Thomas, Marina M. Timofeyeva, Charles A. West, Thomas M. Whittaker, John Williams, Sepideh Yalda, Renyi Zhang, and Yang Zhang
AMS annual meeting program staff
Main Number: 617-227-2426
Meeting and Exhibitor staff: Cara Campbell (ext. 228), Claudia Gorski (ext. 305), Marjorie Huntington (ext. 226), Jennifer Rosen (ext. 259), Brenda Ward (ext. 227), and Judith Ziemnik (202)
Publications staff: Bryan Hanssen (ext. 238)
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Local Attractions
The Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG) is the premier botanical garden in the state of Georgia. Recently ranked as one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the United States, this urban oasis is situated on 30 prime acres in Midtown Atlanta, the city's cultural epicenter. Since 1976, the garden has served as the nexus for gardening enthusiasts, horticulturists, and the community at large, attracting more than 300,000 visitors every year. For more information, please visit the ABG Web site (http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org).
CNN Atlanta
Journey into the heart of the World’s News Leader at Inside CNN Atlanta. This 55-minute behind-the-scenes tour shows you exactly what it takes to deliver the news available to over 2 billion people worldwide. Tours are scheduled daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. departing every 15 minutes. Take advantage of special savings at Inside CNN and The Turner Store with the Southern Hospitality Card!
More information can be found online at the following Web site: http://www.atlanta.net/easy/hospitalityservices.asp?meetingNum=&accountNum=.
Georgia Aquarium
With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than is found in any other aquarium, visitors to the Georgia Aquarium are sure to see things they’ve never seen before! The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner. Visit the aquarium’s Web site for special discount tickets available to American Meteorological Society members and meeting attendees (http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/ametsoc).
Philips Arena
Atlanta’s NHL team, the Atlanta Thrashers, is pleased to offer discount tickets to attendees of the 90th AMS Annual Meeting!
Tuesday, 19 January, Atlanta Thrashers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 21 January, Atlanta Thrashers vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
$98 tickets only $88 (100 level)
$62 tickets only $31 (200 level)
$32 tickets only $16 (300 level)
Games take place at Philips Arena, conveniently located directly across the street from the Georgia World Congress Center.
For more information, or other seating options and rental suite inquiries, please contact an Atlanta Thrashers representative, visit the Ticketmaster Web site (http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/asgubb), or contact Karin Beckman (tel: 404-878-3781; e-mail: karin.beckman@atlantaspirit.com).
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