NCAS-M Fall 2026 Seminar Series: Zhifeng Yang, September 10
Modeling and Data Assimilation to Improve Convection and Wildfire Smoke Transport Forecasts
News & Events
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.
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.
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.
Congratulations to the NCAS-M Spring 2026 Graduating Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NCAS-M proudly celebrates the achievements of our nine Spring 2026 graduates. These students represent the next generation of leaders in atmospheric science, meteorology, social and behavioral science, and public policy, and we commend their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence.
NCAS-M Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Jimisha Iman Relerford — Scholar, Mentor, and Cherished Member of the NCAS-M Family
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It is with deep sadness that NCAS-M shares the passing of Dr. Jimisha Iman Relerford on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Dr. Relerford faithfully served NCAS-M as Project Manager since 2022, and we hold her family, friends, students, and colleagues in our hearts during this profoundly difficult time.
Neil Crosby’s Thesis Defense – April 24, 11:00 AM –12:30 PM
Urban Heat Islands and Precipitation Redistribution in Washington DC: A Multi-Event Study
Michael Benneh Master’s Thesis Defense – April 20, 11:00 AM –12:30 PM
NOAA Global Chemistry and Aerosol Forecast System (GCAFS) v1: Evaluation of a JEDI-based 3D-Var Data Assimilation
