Two Decades of Impact at NCAS-M
Preparing students from underrepresented communities for careers aligned with NOAA’s mission through research, professional development, and experiential training.
Our Impact
Since its founding, NCAS-M has supported 258 students in earning degrees, including 58 Ph.D., 76 M.S., and 124 B.S. degrees across meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, Earth system science, geology, public policy, and information systems. The program has also played a leading role in broadening participation in the atmospheric sciences, supporting more than 50% of African American and more than 20% of Hispanic atmospheric science Ph.D. recipients in the United States (2003–2019). Looking ahead, NCAS-M is projected to support 70% of African American and 35% of Hispanic doctoral recipients, helping diversify a field where these groups remain significantly underrepresented.
Highlights of Our Work
- ✔ Secured $100M in leveraged funding to expand research and training opportunities.
- ✔ Advanced science through 800+ NOAA collaborative projects across line offices.
- ✔ Partnered with 210+ NOAA collaborators to guide student research and mentoring.
- ✔ Conducted 10+ AEROSE field campaigns aboard the NOAA Ship Ronald H. Brown.
- ✔ Celebrated 10 alumni hired by NOAA, strengthening the agency’s workforce.
- ✔ Contributed 150+ peer-reviewed publications to the atmospheric science community.
- ✔ Supported 380+ students through research, internships, and fellowships.
- ✔ Reached 20,000+ K–12 students through outreach and engagement programs.
- ✔ Shared expertise in 920+ conference presentations nationwide and internationally.
- ✔ Supported 58 doctoral degrees for students from underrepresented communities.
- ✔ Delivered 250 NOAA experiential trainings to prepare students for careers in science.
From NCAS to NCAS-M
NCAS established with NOAA EPP support.
Expanded to 13 partner institutions nationwide.
Successive cycles deepened NOAA collaborations.
NCAS-M advances mission-aligned research and workforce development.
Current Partner Institutions in Blue
Research Contributions
100+ peer-reviewed publications advancing atmospheric sciences and meteorology.
