News & Events
NCEP Director, Dr. Michael Farrar, visited NCAS-M II
Dr. Farrar shared with NCAS-M II faculty and students NWS/NCEP priorities, opportunities and challenges.
NCAS-M faculty member elected as AAAS fellow
Every year the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recognized scientists, engineers and innovators for their scientific and social achievements. https://www.aaas.org/page/2022-fellows-0 Dr. Jose Fuentes, NCAS-M faculty member, a professor of atmospheric science at Penn State has been elected to the 2022 cohort of AAAS honorary fellows for uncovering the working of critical interactions […]
NCAS-M research work was selected and highlighted by NASA during President Biden’s recent visit to California
President Biden Lands at NASA Ames, Tours California Storm Damage President Joe Biden landed aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield Thursday, near NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, before departing to tour recent storm damage in the state. Biden was greeted by Ames’ Associate Center Director for Research and Technology, David […]
Congrats to Howard University NCAS alumnus DaNa Carlis
DaNa Carlis named director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory DaNa L. Carlis, Ph.D., a research meteorologist and experienced scientific leader, has been named the director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman, Oklahoma. He will join the world’s preeminent research institution for observing and understanding severe thunderstorms and extreme weather on January 29. He […]
NOAA awards $60 million in education grants to Minority Serving Institutions
December 7, 2022 As part of NOAA’s long-term commitment to ensuring NOAA’s future workforce is representative of the nation’s population, the agency has awarded grants of up to $30 million each, over a five-year period, to two Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs): Howard University and the City College of the City University of New York. “Our […]
NCAS-M fellow, Pamela Lara, Successful Ph.D. Defense
NCAS-M fellow, Pamela Lara, UTEP, Nov 14th, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation in the presence of her committee, family, and friends.
NCAS-M fellow, Joyce Leung, hired as a contractor @ NOAA CPC
NCAS-M fellow, Joyce Leung, San Jose State University, hired by ERT Inc as a contract for NOAA CPC.
NCAS-M fellow hired @ NWS/WFO Jackson, MS
NCAS-M fellow, Lance Perrilloux, from Jackson State University became the National Weather Service’s newest meteorologist at the Jackson, MS WFO.
Kenneth Graham selected as director of NOAA’s National Weather Service
Kenneth Graham is the next NOAA assistant administrator for weather services and the 17th director of the National Weather Service, effective June 7, 2022. Since April 2018, Graham has served as the director of the National Hurricane Center, leading the nation through numerous hurricanes, including 30 named storms during the record-breaking 2020 hurricane season. His tireless energy […]
Spring 2022 NCAS-M Student Graduates
Nearly 30 NCAS-M students have graduated from their programs in the Spring 2022 semester! All students are featured on NCAS-M’s Twitter page. Details for individual students can be found at the Cohorts webpage.
Corbin Brooks – Successful Thesis Defense
Master Thesis Defense by Corbin Brooks “Determining the Accuracy of Using Eddy Diffusivity Methods to Estimate Ozone Dry Deposition” Date: April 25, 2022 NCAS-M NERTO Advisor: LaToya Myles, Ph.D., Director – Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division (ATDD) of NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory Successfully Defended – Go Corbin!!!!!!!!!!
NCAS Alumnus Featured in The Washington Post
Michelle Hawkins, NCAS alumnus, was featured in a recent article published by The Washington Post. This article, titled Celebrate Women’s History Month with six inspiring women in atmospheric sciences, featured six scientists making a difference in Earth sciences and meteorology in recognition of International Women’s Day.
