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NCAS-M Investigators Elected as 2022 AMS Fellows
The American Meteorology Society (AMS) recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water, and climate community through its Awards and Honors program. 2022 recipients will receive their award or honor at the 102nd AMS Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas. Xin-Zhong Liang and Everette Joseph were elected as 2022 AMS Fellows!
Spring 2021 NCAS-M Fellow Graduates
NCAS-M congratulates the following fellows, as they graduate in the Spring 2021 semester! Howard University Anas Askar, PhD | Sociology & Criminology Briah Davis, MS | Atmospheric Science Cassandra Jean, PhD | Sociology & Criminology Reuben Vasser, MS | Atmospheric Science Jackson State University Neil Crosby, BS | Meteorology Avaionia Antonnette Smith, BS | Meteorology San Diego State University Briana Marie Ramirez, […]
NCAS-M Fellow Successfully Defends Thesis
Briah Davis, NCAS-M Cohort 3 fellow, successfully presented and defended her MS thesis on April 30, 2021: Total Lightning Warm Season Variability in the Caribbean and Florida as seen from Ground- and Space-Based Lightning Detectors This study statistically compared two total lightning detectors, one ground-based and the other space-based, to compare sensitivities. Such evaluation is important […]
DaNa Carlis Becomes GSL’s New Deputy Director
DaNa Carlis engaged with the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Science and Meteorology (NCAS-M) while earning a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Howard University. In September 2020, DaNa joined NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) as the Deputy Director. DaNa credits NCAS-M and NOAA’s Educational Partnership Program/Minority-Serving Institution Program for allowing him to pursue what he loves and […]
Dr. Leticia Williams – Winner of the EEO Special Achievement Award
NCAS-M Proudly Announces: NCAS-M Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Leticia Williams is the proud recipient of the NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science EEO/Diversity and the Special Achievement Award Specifically, Vankita Brown (NWS), Leticia Williams (NCAS-M/NWS), Mark Mohs (BMD), and Eric Daniels (BMD) won for their outstanding support of the NPC’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) Focus […]
2020 NOAA Cooperative Science Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M) Experiential Training Summer Program (ETSP)
Date June 1 – July 24, 2020 Location Virtual The following nine students will participate in 2020 NCAS-M ETSP: Juan Alape-Toro (UPR), Sergio Diaz (UMBC),Jeannine Dizon (UMBC). Kayla Hudson (JSU), Kayla Lyons (UMBC), Kendall Parks (JSU), Sebastian Rosales (SDSU), Taylon White (JSU), and Danielle Wilson (UMBC). The 2020 NCAS-M Experiential Training Summer Program will provide […]
Congratulations, NCAS Alum, Dr. Jose “Joe” Rivas!!
Congratulations to NCAS alum, Jose A. “Joe” Rivas for successfully defending his Ph.D. dissertation at University of Texas- El Paso (UTEP)!! His dissertation is titled, “Dust Storms and the Dispersal of Aquatic Invertebrates in the Chihuahuan Desert Ecoregion.” He was advised by NCAS-M Faculty, Dr. Tom Gill and co-advised by Dr. Elizabeth Walsh of the UTEP […]
2019 STEM Women of Color Conclave
NCAS-M Co-Investigator, Dr. Rosa Fitzgerald attended the 2019 STEM Women of Color Conclave, June 8-10, 2019 in Chantilly, VA. This year, the STEM Women of Color Conclave focuses deeply on “Truth above all Else” principle, offering its participants unique professional development opportunities that authentically honor the worth of intersectionality as a lived experience and investigative framework, […]
NCAS-M Fellow Collecting Data in St. Thomas and Puerto Rico
NCAS-M Fellow and HU Doctoral Student, Cassandra Jean, is in St. Thomas and Puerto Rico collecting data for her dissertation and NERTO with the National Weather Service (NWS). She is examining the response and recovery decisions of residents of St. Thomas and Puerto Rico to the risks and impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The […]
Dr. Warren Washington, Building Dedication at Penn State
Penn State officially changed the name of Building 328 at Innovation Park to the Warren M. Washington Building during a dedication ceremony held May 17. Washington, an internationally recognized expert in climate research, earned his doctorate in meteorology at Penn State in 1964. He is the 2nd person to earn a PhD in Meteorology, paving […]
Congratulations NCAS-M Grads!!
NCAS-M is celebrating graduates!! NCAS-M Fellow, Daniel Yeager earned a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from Howard University in May 2019. His thesis titled, “Radiative Properties of Aging Saharan Dust Plumes Entering the Tropical Atlantic”, examined the Saharan dust plumes as they enter the tropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean. After graduation, Dr. Yeager will be […]
Meet Nakul Karle
Nakul Karle is a PhD Candidate studying Environmental Science and Engineering at UTEP. He was recently interviewed about his choice of school and experience in his doctoral program. Nakul shouted out some amazing NCAS-M Faculty in his interview! See below and check out the full article here: https://www.utep.edu/newsfeed/campus/student-profile-nakul-karle.html Tell us about a hands-on learning experience you’ve […]
ALL ABOARD!! DR. MORRIS’ AEROSE 2019 POSTCARD
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2019 AMS Washington Forum
On Friday, March 29, several students represented NCAS-M at the 2019 AMS Washington Forum, including: Julio Ceniceros (UTEP), Miguel Cortez (UTEP), Emmanuel Dibia (UMD), Ena Keys (JSU), Wambugu Kironji (UMBC), Catherine Liu (SJSU), and Shadya Sanders (HU). Shadya, Catherine, Emmanuel, Julio, and Miguel gave a brief presentation about their NERTO internship and experience as NCAS-M […]
