Dr. Leticia Williams, an NCAS-M postdoctoral fellow who received her Ph.D. from Howard University, is now at the UCAR Cooperative Programs for Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS) as a program specialist. She is helping the NOAA/NWS Operations Division to establish a protocol for the collection of covered data for post-storm assessments, and serves as […]
NCAS-M/HUPAS alumni Travis Washington is teaming up with Dr. Keren Rosado at NWS/WFO Key West, FL. Dr. Keren Rosado was an NCAS-M postdoctoral fellow, received her Ph.D. degree from Howard University. Prior to the Key West office, Travis was at WFO Puerto Rico. Congrats on your new move!
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The Aspen Institute and Coda Societies have developed a pipeline program that cultivates high-school students from underrepresented backgrounds to become leaders who will make a difference in the world through social justice and science. Our Future Is Science (OFIS) pairs high-school students and science graduate students who will grow together. The initiative caters especially to […]
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!
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, […]
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 […]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week takes place May 9-15, 2021. Hurricane Preparedness Week provides an opportunity for people across the country to prepare now for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone, and review/update insurance policies. You can also make a list of […]
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 […]
Current list of leadership is available at: https://www.weather.gov/media/nws/wcm-soo.pdf This includes: Eastern Region Southern Region Central Region Western Region Alaska Region Pacific Region National Climatic Data Center National Centers for Environmental Prediction
Some people are just driven, and they know exactly what they want to do. Anas Askar is a NCAS-M Fellow researching sociology. Anas discovered his love for sociology at North Carolina State University . He earned a MA in sociology from East Carolina University. Prior to his graduation, Anas began applying to several different doctoral […]
Meet Charles Ichoku, Ph.D. He is a professor in the Atmospheric Sciences Department at Howard University and stands as a distinguished scientist at NCAS-M. Before he joined NCAS-M, Charles conducted substantial research around the world. He received Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Remote Sensing and Surveying degrees from the University of Nigeria and a PhD […]
Meet Adrian Flores. He is currently a PhD student in the Howard University Program in Atmospheric Sciences, NCAS-M Fellow, and AEROSE researcher. At NCAS-M, we prepare future STEM field leaders like Adrian to make an impact in the STEM field. Our NCAS-M team works hard to teach Fellows to take their passion for science and […]
Meet Jo-Anne Manswell Butty, PhD. Jo-Anne is the Education Expert at NCAS-M. She is also a three time Howard University Alumna. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology. She is another member of the NCAS-M team that works hard to ensure every student’s professional development and success. Jo-Anne has worked in education for many years. […]
Each day our administrators, staff and affiliate faculty work hard to diversify research produced in STEM fields. A key way to do this is to ensure our NCAS-M Fellows come from different backgrounds, which helps us explore atmospheric sciences through different lens. Shadya Sanders is a wonderful example. She is a doctoral candidate under the […]
