Spotlight: AMS Awards Nominations
AMS relies on its members and friends to nominate those whose work should be recognized for its value to the entire community. Help us shine a light on the excellent work being done by your colleagues across the water, weather, and climate enterprise. Nominations are now open for all AMS Awards; you may find these of particular interest:
AMS sponsors three lectureships intended to recognize outstanding mid-career scientists:
AMS Council has approved three new
Awards, which are now open for Nominations:
Log in here as an APPLICANT and search for the award program for which your nominee is appropriate. Click "apply" and complete the information for your nominee.
Submit all nominations by 1 May 2020
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A new century. A new BAMS.
With the first issue of our 101st volume, the new Bulletin of the AMS refreshes the communication central to our mission. To serve a more diverse membership than ever, the new BAMS will help AMS members reach one another and the world.
The full, citable articles of BAMS remain the core of our open-access presence in AMS Journals Online, and these articles are now published faster than ever. Meanwhile the printed magazine—mirrored in its digital edition for AMS members—will be an engaging reading experience, with features shortened from the full articles and framed by related science, news, and by our authors themselves, in their own words. The new BAMS will help you get to know your colleagues and the shared goals and ideas that drive your AMS community. Learn More»
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2020 Mahoney Lecture
If you are heading to Washington DC for the AMS Washington Forum, be sure to attend the annual Dr. James R. Mahoney Memorial Lecture lecture Monday, 20 April 2020 at 4:00 PM in the Herbert C. Hoover Building (HCHB) Auditorium. This year's lecture, “Curating a Robust Scientific Record in a Challenging World," will be given by Holden Thorp, Editor-in-Chief of the Science family of journals.
AMS Council Initiatives
To accelerate the integration of a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility across the AMS and evaluate and assess progress towards culture and inclusion strategic goals within the Society, AMS Council has approved the creation of a new Culture and Inclusion Cabinet. The Cabinet will report directly to the AMS Council and its activities will encompass the full Society.
Council has approved an "AMS Enthusiasts" offering to broaden the reach of the society and engage with a larger community. We expect to have a new membership offering catered to enthusiasts, separate from the professional society, late in 2020.
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100 Years/100 Students
Thanks to you, we filled the plane! Joining the already large group of students supported by AMS, an additional 100 students received full or partial travel support to attend the 100th AMS Annual Meeting. Participating in an AMS conference is an invaluable experience for students and the Annual Meeting in Boston was an especially exciting one! We are grateful to everyone that made additional student participation possible.
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AMS Summer Professional Development Courses for Teachers
Applications are due 27 March for Project Atmosphere and Project Ocean—comprehensive teacher professional development programs based on studies in the atmospheric sciences and in oceanography. They both boost teacher effectiveness in generating interest and understanding in science, technology, and mathematics among students at pre-college levels.
These on-site professional development workshops are all-expenses-paid and are offered each summer for a hands-on learning experience in Earth science. Both involve a full week, on-site experience with online components both before and after the on-site portion. Get Details»
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AMS members sponsor scholarships each year to support the education of outstanding undergraduate students entering their final year of study. 21 individual Senior Scholarship awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 are available—current Juniors should apply now
for the school year beginning in the fall of 2020. Application deadline is 6 March.
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Meeting News and Deadlines
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Wednesday, 3 March, 12:00 PM Eastern
Evaluating the Role of the Mesoanalyst in Severe Weather Impacts-Based Decision Support Services
Dr. Ariel Cohen, Science and Operations Officer at NWS Miami, Florida, explores the role of the mesoanalyst in the operational forecast process. Hosted by the AMS Board for Operational Government Meteorologists.
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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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Lapenta Grant recipients
In memory of Bill’s outstanding contributions to the atmospheric sciences and his passion for supporting the next generation of leaders in the field, the Bill Lapenta Travel Grant was established to support student participation at the AMS Student Conference and the AMS Annual Meeting. Two recipients attended the 100th Annual Meeting; congratulations to Alexandra and Christian!
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"The 100th AMS Annual Meeting was a week-long reminder of why I love meteorology, both the science and the community. I had an amazing time connecting with friends, both new and old, and I left Boston with new ideas and motivation to continue my PhD research."
~Alexandra Caruthers, Iowa State University
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“The AMS Annual Meeting was a great opportunity to learn from and network with fellow scientists and future collaborators through all of the presentations and events. Boston was a wonderful host for the centennial!”
~Christian Boyer, Central Michigan University
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photo by Geoffrey Arduini (https://unsplash.com/photos/ea9Zg7HkFXQ) | | | |
AMS Glossary Word of the Month |
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(Also called milky weather.) An atmospheric optical phenomenon in which the observer appears to be engulfed in a uniformly white glow.
Neither shadows, horizon, nor clouds are discernible; sense of depth and orientation is lost; only very dark, nearby objects can be seen. Whiteout occurs over an unbroken snow cover and beneath a uniformly overcast sky, when, with the aid of the snow blink effect, the light from the sky is about equal to that from the snow surface. Blowing snow may be an additional cause. This phenomenon is experienced in the air as well as on the ground.
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