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December 23, 2024
Be There: The Heather Lazrus Symposium
A symposium at the 105th AMS Annual Meeting will focus on “Convergence Science: Indigenous Weather, Water and Climate Knowledge, Systems, Practices and Communities," in honor of Dr. Heather Lazrus.
December 20, 2024
What’s the Value of a Weather Forecast?
This post, part 2 on the CoFU 2 study, examines public satisfaction with weather forecasts, what people most want from a forecast, and how much money the general public thinks a forecast is worth.
December 16, 2024
How Does the U.S. Public Get its Weather Forecasts?
Key findings from a recent study on how the U.S. public gets, uses, and values weather forecasts. First in a two-part series.
December 4, 2024
Community Modeling and the Future of Numerical Weather Prediction
Gretchen Mullendore (NSF NCAR) discusses challenges and opportunities for community Earth system modeling, as part of the AMS Weather Enterprise Study.
November 19, 2024
An Epic Odyssey: Celebrating Warren Washington (1936–2024)
Dr. Warren Washington passed away last month. He was a trailblazer in climate modeling, NCAR Distinguished Scholar, advisor to five U.S. presidents, National Science Board chair, and longtime leader of the AMS community.
November 15, 2024
Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Robbie Hood
This National Native American Heritage Month spotlight features Robbie Hood, a retired meteorologist whose 30-year career spanned NOAA and NASA studying hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Urban Climate and Necessity for Adaptation in Cities

Approved by AMS Council on 8 November 2024

The Future of Ecological Forecasting

Adopted by AMS Council on 19 January 2024

Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science

Adopted by the AMS Council 17 November 2023