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NCAS-M Alumni Honored for Full STEAM Ahead Conference

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On March 7th-10th, Dr. Michelle Dovil (NCAS-M Alumni) was honored to organize and host the National Science Foundation (NSF) Full STEAM Ahead 2024 conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. This conference was the convening of the “Full STEAM Ahead: Powering Connections Among Different Generations of Geoscientists and Social Scientists” project funded by the National Science Foundation […]

NCAS-M Staff and Fellow Win NASA MSI Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge

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Amy Quarkume, Joseph Wilkins, and Lauren Taylor were one of three $100,000 NASA MSI Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge winners. NASA’s Wildfire Climate Tech Challenge, part of the MSI Incubator initiative, seeks innovative solutions for wildfire prevention and climate technology. NASA invites students and employees of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to address the escalating issues caused […]

Dr. Dave Turner Visits NCAS-M/Howard University

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On March 14, 2024, Dr. Dave Turner from NOAA/GSL visited NCAS-M/Howard University.  The Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) is one of ten NOAA Research Laboratories and is located in Boulder, Colorado. Their research improves environmental prediction models, develops state-of-the-science decision support tools, visualization systems, and uses high-performance computing technology to support a Weather-Ready Nation.

Two new positions at the NOAA/NWS/NCEP Weather Prediction Center

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Student Trainee (Meteorology) (Closes 2/13/2024) Student Trainee (Meteorology) will perform the following duties: Supervisory Meteorologist (Closes 2/14/2024) This position has a working title of Section Chief. Section Chief will perform the following duties: Provide review and approvals of weather forecast information to ensure quality and timeliness of weather forecasts. Set priorities, prepare schedules, provide recommendations […]

NOAA EPP/MSI CSC Climate Change Seminar, Feb 8, 12-1pm

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This seminar series will discuss the nexus of weather and climate hazard forecasting, ML/AI/UX Design/algorithm training, and public health. Topic: Translating Climate Science into Physical and Economic Risk Speaker: Dr. Ben DeAngelo, Deputy Director, NOAA Climate Program Office Register in Advance: HERE NOAA EPP/MSI CSC Climate Change Seminar Series Flyer: HERE Note: This seminar (2/8/24) is hosted by Howard University and will be hybrid. Location: Howard University Interdisciplinary Research Bldg, 1st Fl Conf Rm, 2201 Georgia Avenue, […]

NCAS-M II – 2024 AMS – 29 Presentations (Sat 1/27/2024 – Thu 2/1/24)

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NCAS-M II – 2024 AMS – List of Presenters (Sat 1/27/2024 – Thu 2/1/24) No Name Title Date Time Location 1 Stephanie M. Ortiz Rosario (Presenter), Kelly M. Nunez Ocasio, Zachary Moon, Chris Davis Environmental Moisture Influence on African Mesoscale Convective Systems (MCSs) 1/27/2024 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Hall E (100 Level, The Baltimore Convention […]

2024 AMS Science Policy Colloquium, June 2-7, 2024 in Washington, DC. 

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The Science Policy Colloquium is an intensive immersion in policy for Earth and environmental system scientists and professionals. Participation is open to all but will be limited to no more than 45 individuals. 2024 AMS Science Policy Colloquium Colloquium participants meet with congressional staff, members of congress, leading officials from the executive branch, and prominent policy experts. Legislative […]

Rachel Carson Council National Environmental Leadership Fellowship Application Open

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The Rachel Carson Council has opened our National Environmental Leadership Fellowship for this year. RCC works on issues related to biomass, CAFOs, fossil fuel infrastructure, renewable energy and coasts and oceans. We complete part of this work through our National Environmental Leadership Fellowship. This fellowship is a two-semester long (Fall 2024-Spring 2025) paid fellowship where […]