NCAS-M Fall 2026 Seminar Series: Zhifeng Yang, September 10
Modeling and Data Assimilation to Improve Convection and Wildfire Smoke Transport Forecasts
Aara'L Yarber
NOAA Job Opportunities for Recent College Graduates
NOAA is currently recruiting recent college graduates for several part-time positions across the United States. These opportunities are open to individuals who graduated from an accredited college or university within the past two years. All positions are part-time, up to 32 hours per week. Administrative Management Specialist – HR Liaison (ZA-0301-2) Number of Positions: 5 […]
NCAS-M Fall 2026 Seminar Series: Andrea Ray, September 3
Student & Early Career Opportunities at NOAA: Federal and other positions
NCAS-M Researchers Awarded National Geographic Grant for Air Pollution Mapping Program Serving Black Students with Disabilities in Anacostia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NCAS-M researchers at Howard University have been awarded $40,000 from the National Geographic Society to expand MapCraft: A Hybrid Analog and Digital Educational Tool for Middle and High School Students, a program that teaches students with disabilities how to explore air pollution and other environmental conditions in their communities through mapping.
Two NCAS-M Scholars Present Research at 2026 AMS Madison Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The summit brought together researchers, students, forecasters, and other professionals from across the weather, water, and climate community for several concurrent conferences covering topics including mountain meteorology, severe local storms, numerical weather prediction, cloud physics, atmospheric radiation, and artificial intelligence applications in the atmospheric sciences.
Howard University Beltsville Campus Hosts UMBC Students for Tour and Weather Balloon Launch
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 27, 2026, the Howard University Beltsville Campus welcomed students participating in the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program for a day of atmospheric science exploration and hands-on learning.
Howard University Beltsville Campus Hosts Drone Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 24, 2026, the Howard University Beltsville Research Campus welcomed approximately 30–40 students, faculty, and staff affiliated with the Howard University Drone Academy for a day of exploration, learning, and hands-on flight activities.
NCAS-M Faculty and Alumna Receive Prestigious AMS Honors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NCAS-M proudly celebrates four members of its community who have been recognized by the American Meteorological Society for outstanding achievements in atmospheric science, mentorship, and professional leadership.
EPP25 Biennial Education and Science Forum Recap Now Available
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The EPP25 Biennial Education and Science Forum Program Recap and Participant Survey Summary is now available. The report highlights the NOAA Educational Partnership Program’s 25th Biennial Education and Science Forum, held July 20–23, 2026, at The City College of New York.
NCAS-M II Hiring Project Manager
Howard University is seeking a Project Manager to support the NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M II). This position offers an opportunity to help coordinate a nationally recognized center dedicated to advancing atmospheric science research, education, and workforce development in partnership with NOAA. The successful candidate will provide operational oversight for the Center […]
NCCOS Recruiting Three Environmental Scientists for Deep Sea Minerals Initiatives
NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) is recruiting three Environmental Scientists to support ongoing Deep Sea Minerals (DSM) initiatives. Successful candidates will help strengthen NOAA’s ability to manage, analyze, and deliver scientific data products by supporting three critical areas: data governance and curation, cloud architecture, and AI analytics. These positions come at a […]
NOAA EPP Trailblazers Series Now Available on YouTube
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Trailblazers Series is now live on YouTube. This video series highlights the voices, leadership, and contributions of trailblazers who have helped shape and strengthen the NOAA EPP partnership.
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy Fall 2026 Paid Research Opportunities
NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy is offering 10-week, paid research opportunities this fall that are open to current students and recent graduates, as well as transitioning/early career professionals. The Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders through an immersive, experiential model applying NASA Earth observations to real-world challenges. For the fall […]
Two NCAS-M Fellows Selected for the 2026 NOAA EPP Graduate Fellowship Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NCAS-M is proud to announce that two of its graduate fellows — Myah Rather of Howard University and Liam Sheji of the University at Albany, SUNY — have been selected for the highly competitive 2026 NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) Graduate Fellowship Program.
NCAS-M Launches MAPCRAFT: A Participatory Mapping Education Strategy Connecting D.C. Students to Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Geographic Society–funded geography education strategy led by Dr. Rodolfo Hernández and Dr. Aara’L Yarber trains high schoolers to investigate air quality disparities in their own neighborhoods using cutting-edge digital and analog mapping methods.
