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NCAS-M Doctoral Fellow Myah Rather Earns Honorable Mention for Student Poster Presentation at 2026 AMS Annual Meeting

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Myah Rather, a third-year NCAS-M doctoral candidate, has been awarded an Honorable Mention for Student Poster Presentation at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Her poster, Sensitivities of HAFS Cumulus Parameterizations for Hurricane Ian (2022), investigates how varying cumulus parameterization schemes within the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System […]

NCAS-M Community Takes Center Stage at AMS 2026 with 50 Scholar Presentations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2026 – NCAS-M maintained a strong presence at the American Meteorological Society (AMS) 2026 Annual Meeting, with 50 scholars presenting cutting-edge research across diverse fields of atmospheric science. This continued robust representation, following growth from 22 presenters in 2023 to 66 in 2024, demonstrates the program’s sustained momentum and the […]

NCAS-M Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates Dr. Suzan Aranda Cordova and Alejandra Garcia

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Washington, D.C. — NCAS-M proudly announces the graduation of two outstanding scholars from its Fall 2025 cohort: Dr. Suzan Aranda Cordova and Alejandra Garcia. Their accomplishments reflect years of dedication to scientific excellence and commitment to advancing NOAA-mission-aligned research and professional practice. Dr. Aranda Cordova and Ms. Garcia completed their academic programs under the mentorship […]

Jackson State University Celebrates 50 Years of Meteorology Excellence

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Celebrating five decades of excellence, impact, and leadership in atmospheric science Jackson, Miss. — Jackson State University’s Meteorology Program—an NCAS-M member institution—celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in November, commemorating five decades of leadership in atmospheric science education and its transformative role in diversifying the meteorological workforce. Established in 1975 as the first Bachelor of Science meteorology […]

NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Celebrates 25 Years of STEM Diversity and Workforce Development

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Washington, D.C. — NCAS-M honors the 25th anniversary of the NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP), a federal initiative that has expanded opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for students nationwide. Launched in 2001, EPP has maintained a long-term collaboration between NOAA and Minority Serving Institutions to develop a varied pool of emerging scientists, […]

Howard University to Host Green Job Fair 2026 — Employer Registration Now Open

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NCAS-M is pleased to highlight the upcoming Howard University Green Job Fair 2026, a career and networking event connecting students with employers committed to sustainability, environmental justice, and the growing green economy. The Green Job Fair will take place on February 19, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) at the Blackburn Center on Howard University’s campus. […]