Spotlight: Elections
Elections for AMS President-Elect and AMS Council open today! Strengthening the entire weather, water, and climate enterprise requires tremendous commitment and collaboration, and the dedicated volunteers who serve as AMS leaders help shape the future of AMS. All voting members are encouraged to help select the leaders who will set our direction for years to come.
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Equity Assessment
Have you heard about the AMS Culture Survey and Equity Assessment (EA) process? We have initiated a data-driven review of how we are doing on our equity, inclusion, and justice work. The survey will open on 6 September and you are invited to take the survey whether you pay AMS dues or not. We are working to serve the whole community better across a diversity of experiences—your input on the Culture Survey will advance that process. You can learn more about the Culture Survey and EA process online, in the August digital BAMS, or by reviewing the 31 August webinar, “Creating Cultural Change through Data: The AMS Equity Assessment,” which will be available soon in the webinar directory.
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Mike Augustyniak explains the Culture Survey | | | |
AMS Awards and Honors
Each year, we are proud to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the weather, water, and climate community through the AMS Awards and Honors program. Our 2024 recipients have been announced—please visit the awards page to meet some exceptional achievers!
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Scholarships and Fellowships
Applications are opening today (1 September) for undergraduate and graduate students in the weather, water, and climate sciences! AMS scholarships and fellowships range from $1000 to $26,000. From your start as a college freshman through your graduate student studies, AMS supports your education and pursuit of a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Check out our web page for the AMS Scholarships and Fellowships programs.
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Mosquito Fire flames and smoke on hillside, seen from the NOAA Twin Otter during CalFiDE. Photo credit: LT Nick Pawlenko.
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On AMS Blogs
The latest posts on the AMS Front Page blog shared detailed information from research on wildfires and tropical cyclones:
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15 September is the deadline for these student opportunities:
- Student Assistants Program - Student Assistants work closely with AMS staff to help execute a successful annual meeting. With free registration and lodging, they have opportunities to make professional connections and learn about cutting-edge research in atmospheric, hydrologic, and oceanic sciences.
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Student Travel Grants Program - To encourage interactions among students, their peers, and professionals in the field, AMS offers Annual Meeting Student Travel Grants—an outstanding opportunity for students interested in attending the world’s largest yearly gathering for the weather, water, and climate community.
Information and applications for both programs can be found here.. We hope to see your application!
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Project Ocean participants deployed oyster spat along St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s beautiful waterfront with help from the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association
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This summer AMS Education staff had a full summer conducting three professional development courses for K-12 educators, all including several weeks of online work and a one-week residency. The first was the NEW Project Ice which is supported through the NSF-funded, Oregon State University-led Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX). During the course, eleven teachers explored aspects of polar science, ice sheet dynamics, Antarctic exploration, and how the paleoclimate record helps us better understand current and future climate change.
The residence portion of Project Ocean was held for the first time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Twenty two teachers participated in a community oceanography project, did hands-on labs, learned about research in ocean acoustics and optics at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, watched an ROV demonstration, and went on a research cruise aboard the R-V Carson. Project Ocean is supported by the Office of Naval Research.
Next up was Project Atmosphere, with a one-week residency at the NOAA National Weather Service Training Center in Kansas City, featuring presentations by many NOAA scientists.
These summer courses help build and strengthen the AMS Education community of practice and, along with the DataStreme courses, provide teachers with the professional development necessary for becoming Certified AMS Teachers[link].
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AMS Community Engagement
We are excited to share these special events and opportunities with you this month!
The 1938 Long Island/New England Hurricane - A Retrospective
19 September 7:00 PM ET
On September 21, 1938 Long Island and New England were impacted with devastating winds, deadly storm surge, and significant freshwater flooding. Over 685 lives were lost and it took months to recover despite hundreds of Depression era workers being sent to help. Join moderator William E. Minsinger and esteemed panelists Louis Uccellini and Lourdes Avilés as they cover all aspects of the rare storm, the forecast for the event, and how current forecast capabilities help prevent such loss
of life. Register now for this webinar»
Volunteer with the AMS!
You can support the work of AMS by donating your time and talent. There are over a hundred boards and committees looking for your participation. On 15 September, watch your mail and our social media for specific information on how you can help and support the work of AMS by being part of our boards, committees, local chapters, or journal reviewers.
Weather You Know: AMS Weather Band Trivia
28 September at 7:00
PM ET Join us for the inaugural AMS Weather Band Trivia Contest, a thrilling interactive showdown of weather wisdom! Test your knowledge against fellow enthusiasts across diverse weather topics. Register now to engage in this meteorological battle for a spot on the leaderboard and fantastic AMS prizes!
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“I was interested in geography from the time I was young. I especially liked learning about different places. When I was minoring in geography as an undergrad, Weather and Climate was my favorite class. My professor in that class encouraged me to attend graduate school in meteorology. While studying meteorology, I learned that I was actually more interested in how people responded to weather than trying to predict the weather myself.”
— Kathleen Sherman-Morris (Mississippi State University), whose BAMS article looks at the distances at which tornado risk becomes personal, that worry sets in and individuals begin to look to take shelter. Read more of her interview in your
BAMS Digital Edition.
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Career Development News
Recent Podcast Release
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In our August episode of Clear Skies Ahead, AMS talked to Matt Brown about the evolution of southeast storms, postdoctoral work-life-balance, and being your authentic self as a scientist in the weather, water, and climate community. Subscribe to Clear Skies Ahead »
Upcoming Short Courses
The 104th Annual Meeting will host 13 Short Courses! Options range from Machine Learning in Python for Environmental Science Problems, to Essentials of Epidemiology and Biostatistical Models for Heat and Health Applications, to Being a Space Weather Analyst for Artemis Astronauts Going to the Moon, and more! Visit the short courses information page for details on all the great courses that will be offered. Hybrid options are available for those who wish to attend virtually.
Upcoming Webinar
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Dealing with Reviewers' Comments as an Early Career Scientist
27 September 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Navigating the peer review process can be challenging for new scientists. A critical step of peer review includes responding to reviewers' comments and improving your research and publications. This webinar will provide perspectives from experienced scientists on tips and tricks of responding to reviewers' comments and getting your research published. Register here.
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New AMS Certification: Certified Digital Meteorologist!
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AMS is excited to announce that the new Certified Digital Meteorologist (CDM) program is scheduled to launch later this month! Learn more about the program and process by
visiting the CDM website.
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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 Christana Woodruff, Leah Hill, Ryan Gold and Jenniffer Guerra, who recently earned the CBM designation! | | |
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Congratulations to John Carollo, Philip Ragan, Emily Bartels and Megan Yager, who recently earned the CAT 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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A recirculation system between the South Equatorial Current and the North Equatorial Countercurrent in the extreme west of the Pacific Ocean, east of Halmahera.
The circulation, about 1000 km in diameter, is clockwise from April–November but reverses during December–March when the Philippines experience monsoon winds blowing from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and from the northwest south of the equator. Learn More »
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