2022 AMS Washington Forum
25–27 April 2022 Washington, DC
Thank you for attending the 2022 AMS Washington Forum!
The 2022 AMS Washington Forum (2022 AWF) provided a platform to examine public policy issues across the weather, water, and climate enterprise. After a two (2) year virtual format, we were pleased to announce that we will be holding a Hybrid 2022 Forum, providing an opportunity for both in-person and/or remote attendance.
Like previous years, the theme was Connecting Science and Technology with Business and Public Policy and offered a mix of keynotes and engaging session topics. Such topics included:
- NOAA Policy Leadership Panel
- Congressional Panel, with a focus on Appropriations
- Saving Lives and Property -- Evolving Weather Solutions for a Changing World
- Truth in Science (Part 3) - Justice for all - A Discussion on Social Equity in the Atmospheric Sciences
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility in the Weather, Water, Climate Enterprise
- Open Source Science (What it means for our Enterprise & How we can Engage)
- Social Inequalities of Climate Linked Economics
- Self-driving/Automated Vehicles - Role of the Public and Private Sector
- Priorities for Weather Research
- Data: Driving Science. Informing Decisions. Enriching Humanity
- The AI Nexus (Statistical Modeling & Physics Modeling Crossroads)
The 2022 AWF was organized by the AMS Board on Enterprise Economic Development (BEED), a part of the AMS Commission on the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise (CWWCE).
Conference Schedule
Monday, April 25th
Mahoney Lecture: 10:00am Eastern
Washington Forum Sessions: 12:00-5:30pm Eastern
Student Networking Dinner: 6:00pm-8:00pm Sponsored by Ball Aerospace, Millersville University
Tuesday, April 26th
Washington Forum Sessions: 10:00am-5:30pm Eastern
Wednesday, April 27th
Washington Forum Sessions: 10:00am-5:30pm Eastern
Keynote Speakers
The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX-30)
Washington Forum Keynote
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 15th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas
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Dr. Richard Spinrad
NOAA Leadership Keynote
Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator
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Kris Sarri
Ocean Enterprise Keynote
President and CEO of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Paulette Blanchard
Student Keynote: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility in the Weather, Water, Climate Enterprise
PhD Candidate, Absentee Shawnee Citizen, University of Kansas
Joseph Trujillo
Student Keynote: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility in the Weather, Water, Climate Enterprise
PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant at CIWRO/NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory/ NWS SPC
Ryder Fox
Student Keynote: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility in the Weather, Water, Climate Enterprise
PhD Candidate, University of Miami RSMAS, DOE CSGF Fellow
Martin Yapur
Student Dinner Keynote
Deputy Director at the Interagency Meteorological Coordination Office-IMCO (OSTP-NOAA)
Sponsorship
There were several sponsorship opportunities available at the 2022 AWF. All sponsors received recognition on the conference website, conference program and signage at event sponsored.
Registration
All attendees must register to attend the conference.
| FULL-WEEK PACKAGE The full-week package includes admission to all sessions. |
ONE-DAY PACKAGE The one-day package includes for one calendar day admission to all sessions. |
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| Early Registration (In Person or Virtual) | Late Registration (In Person or Virtual) | Late Registration (Virtual Attendance Only) | Early Registration (In Person or Virtual) | Late Registration (In Person or Virtual) | Late Registration (Virtual Attendance Only) | |
| Through April 5 | April 6-20 | April 21-27 | Through April 5 | April 6-20 | April 21-27 | |
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| AMS Full Member/ Program or Session Chair | $395 | $495 | $515 | $210 | $260 | $280 |
| Non-Member Speaker or AMS Associate Member | $495 | $595 | $625 | $260 | $310 | $330 |
| Students | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
- Everyone presenting and/or attending the Washington Forum must register online. Early registration rates were valid through Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
- Virtual attendance included access to live stream, recordings and supplementary material from all in-person sessions, message presenters and other attendees, for the registration period (full week or one day)
- In-person attendance included admission to all conferences and coffee breaks for the registration period (full week or one day) as well as all virtual content.
- All attendees (presenters, program chairs, session chairs, press, AMS staff) were required to agree to the Washington Forum’s Health and Safety Policy before completing their registration. Any attendee who is not able to adhere to the in-person guidelines set forth in that Policy and Waiver, or in this Commitment to Care statement, should plan to participate in the virtual option we are offering during this hybrid meeting.
- In-person attendance was limited. All in-person attendees must have completed registration by April 20, 2022. In-person participation was granted on a space available basis.
- By registering for the AMS Washington Forum, you are agreeing to adhere to the Professional and Respectful Conduct at AMS Meetings policy.
- Please contact the AMS Meetings department ([email protected]) with requests or questions regarding cancellations. There will be no registration refunds after 04/14/22. Cancellations made before this date will be charged a $25.00 processing fee.
Special Needs
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 conference should check with the AMS Meetings Department by email ([email protected]) or phone (617) 226-3971, four–six weeks prior to the meeting to request special arrangements. Special housing needs should be requested when making hotel reservations.
Professional and Respectful Conduct at AMS Meetings
Inclusivity at AMS
AMS is committed to creating an environment for meetings that “embraces diversity through the inclusion of individuals across age, gender, race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, physical ability, marital status, sexual orientation, body shape or size, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, and other facets of social diversity” (see: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/about-ams/diversity-and-inclusion-at-ams/).