Our Mission

To train and graduate students in NOAA-related sciences while increasing diversity and representation in the atmospheric and environmental workforce.

What We Do

We provide academic support, mentorship, internships, research experiences, and community outreach aligned with NOAA’s goals.

$20M

In leveraged funding

800+

NOAA collaborative research projects

935

Peer-reviewed publications

165

Students supported over three cycles

10

Alumni hired by NOAA

15

Doctoral degrees supported

10+

AEROSE research cruises

10,000+

K–12 students reached through outreach

250+

NOAA student experiential learning activities

250+

Conference presentations

Howard University

Lead institution of NCAS-M, based in Washington, DC. Focuses on air quality, tropical meteorology, and data assimilation.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Focuses on remote sensing, air quality, and modeling.

Jackson State University

Supports education, weather, and climate modeling research.

San José State University

Contributes to wildfire, air quality, climate, and atmospheric research.

University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Offers research in tropical meteorology and coastal systems.

University at Albany

Engages in urban meteorology and environmental modeling.

University of Texas at El Paso

Focus on air quality modeling, remote sensing, and education pathways.

University of Maryland, College Park

Focuses on climate change, atmospheric composition, the global carbon and water cycles, and land use impacts.

NOAA 2025 Satellites Hackathon

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.

NOAA Releases 20-Year Education Plan to Inspire the Next Generation of Earth Scientists

NOAA released its 2025-2045 Education Strategic Plan, marking a new commitment to cultivating a robust STEM workforce and fostering environmental stewardship nationwide.

Internships

Hands-on NOAA-aligned internships for undergraduate and graduate students at partner institutions.

Professional Development

Workshops, webinars, and mentorship to support student success in STEM fields.