The NOAA Satellites Hackathon (NOAASatHack) is an exciting virtual competition taking place in October 2025 for students to learn about the many uses of satellite data. The challenge for this event is for students to develop a public awareness campaign about an environmental hazard by connecting NOAA satellite data to neighborhood level impacts. Coding knowledge […]
The Joint Collaborative Research and Development Project (JCRDP) is designed to provide students, postdocs, and faculty affiliated with the EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers (CSCs) with hands-on, collaborative research experiences that align with NOAA’s mission. This initiative aims to prepare the next generation of NOAA-ready scientists and professionals by immersing participants in real-world projects focused on […]
If Dr. Jeanette Davis were to go back in time and tell her younger self where she would be right now, it’s likely her younger self would not be surprised. Dr. Davis, also known as Dr. Ocean, has accomplished many things in her career. She is a first-generation college student, graduate from Hampton University, a […]
June 2025 – Washington, D.C. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today released its 2025–2045 Education Strategic Plan, marking a renewed commitment to cultivating a robust STEM workforce and fostering environmental stewardship nationwide. Anchored in NOAA’s congressional mandate, this strategic framework empowers educators and learners to engage deeply with Earth system science—from climate […]
NCAS-M Ph.D. student Rebekah Hackett and NCAS-M Deputy Director Terri Adams Ph.D. spoke at City Springs Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday May 20th. Hackett and Adams talked about NOAA and air quality, as part of the launch of their air quality/environmental science work with the school. Both were amazed by the level of knowledge of the […]
Eight (8) NCAS-M II Fellows graduated from their programs in the spring of 2025! Congratulations to the following:
Howard University’s Graduate School recently issued the Senior Scholar Research Excellence Award to Dr. Sen Chiao. This was designated by the HU Office of Sponsored Programs at its annual Inspiring Academic Excellence & Innovation Awards Ceremony.
Howard University’s College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) recently recognized Dr. Sen Chiao as one of it’s outstanding faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. More specifically, he was recognized for his outstanding research.
The annual NWS Weather Day event at College Park Academy was held on April 1, 2025. Howard University successfully launched a balloon, which garnered excitement. Also, student attendees expressed interest in booths.
25 Mar 2025Tuesday, 2:00 pm Oscar Chimborazo, Howard UniversityEvaluating a Machine Learning Approach Leveraging MRMS to Improve Quantitative Precipitation Estimation for Atmospheric Rivers
NCAS-M II fellows, faculty, and staff were well represented at the 2025 NOAA EPP/MSI Biennial Education & Science Forum. The theme was Educate, Innovate, Sustain: Enhancing America’s Global Competitiveness by Preparing a Future Workforce for Ocean, Coastal, and Atmospheric Challenges. NCAS-M II participants showcased impactful NOAA mission aligned research during oral and poster presentations. The […]
Dear colleagues, You are invited to join the 7th NOAA AI Workshop focusing on generative AI (GenAI) in Earth and space sciences hosted by NOAA’s Center for Artificial Intelligence. This event is part of the annual NOAA AI workshop series to foster a community around AI research and applications relevant to NOAA missions. To expand engagement with […]
The African-American diaspora’s employment numbers, and weather, water, and climate (WCH) communities continue to be alarmingly low, despite the collective efforts to enhance diversity. The significant contributions from various actors, including the WCH industries and academia have yet to yield substantial results, while we have witnessed improvements and other demographics employment numbers. Our panel discussion […]
The EPP office is pleased to share the 20-year NOAA Office of Education accomplishments. (pdf)
NCAS-M fellows and faculty were involved in 35 presentations during the 2025 AMS Annual Meeting. The table below provides additional details on these presentations. Presenters Title Date Time Location Kyle J. Thiem, Z. Tolby, E. Wells, B. J. Hatchett, J. Vickery, S. M. Hoekstra, and A. T. Triplett FIREWX NOAA’s Fire Weather Testbed’s Inaugural, In-Person […]
Four (4) NCAS-M II Fellows graduated from their programs in the fall of 2024! Congratulations to the following: Andrea Belvis-Aquino, BS (UPRM) Joscelyne Guzman, PhD (UTEP) Donald Long, MS (HU) Mia Trevino, MS (UTEP)
