Your guide to education posters, presentations, sessions, and more at AMS 2018.
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting is a major yearly gathering for atmospheric scientists. NOAA Education staff and NOAA supported students will be joining the weather, water, and climate research community in Austin, Texas from January 7–11. Here is a round up of our presentations and events.
1. Stop by the NOAA booth.
Come visit us at booth 301 in the exhibit hall. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor. We will be offering in-booth presentations and resources throughout the AMS 2018 offsite link conference.
2. Launch your career in atmospheric sciences.
AMS Career Fair offsite linkSaturday, 6 Jan. 2018, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall 5
Sunday, 7 Jan. 2018, 6:15–8:15 p.m., Exhibit Hall 5
The Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for job seekers and organizations to network. NOAA staff will be discussing student opportunities. The Career Fair is open to all attendees of the Annual Meeting on Sunday and the Student Conference on Saturday.
Student opportunities at the NOAA Booth offsite linkWednesday, 10 Jan. 2017, 3:30–4:00 p.m., Booth 301
3. Explore your world through NOAA data visualizations and technology.
NOAA not only has access to a vast array of data on Earth's ocean and atmosphere, the agency also has amazing visualization platforms. NOAA will be presenting tools from the NOAA Visualization Lab, Data in the Classroom, and Science On a Sphere®.
Thinking Globally: Enhancing Learning with NOAA Earth System Data Visualization Tools—SOS, SOSx, NOAA View offsite linkMonday, Jan. 8, 2018, 9:00–9:15 a.m., Ballroom C
Data in the Classroom: New Tools for Engaging Students with Data offsite linkMonday, Jan. 8, 2018, 2:15–2:30 p.m., Ballroom C
4. Support diversity in the weather enterprise.
Colour of Weather Reception offsite linkSunday, Jan. 7, 2018, 7:00–9:00 p.m., 408 (Hilton)
All are welcome! Colour of Weather was formed to promote greater inclusion and access of people from all backgrounds in the Geosciences. The event is co-sponsored by the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.
Building Mentoring Relationships Between Alumni and Students of Jackson State University offsite linkTuesday, Jan. 9, 2017, 11:00–11:15 a.m., Ballroom C
National Weather Service and the NOAA-Education Collaborative Science Center Project: Shaping a Diverse and Scientifically Capable Workforce through Collaborative Research offsite linkTuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, 11:30–11:45 a.m., Ballroom C
Increasing Participation through NOAA's Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions offsite linkTuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, 11:45 a.m–12:00 p.m., Ballroom C
Trends in Federally Employed Women and Minorities in STEM at the Leading U.S. Science Agencies offsite linkWednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, 3:45–5:20 p.m., Exhibit Hall 3
5. Meet NOAA supported students.
Nineteen students supported by the NOAA Hollings Scholarship and Educational Partnership Program with Minority-Serving Institutions will be showcasing their research at AMS 2018. Drop by their posters and presentations to network with and learn from these talented scholars.
NOAA-supported student presentations (PDF)
6. Join us at WeatherFest!
WeatherFest offsite link is an event for teachers, students, families, weather enthusiasts of all ages. Join NOAA and many other exhibitors for a fascinating look at weather, water, and climate. WeatherFest takes place at the Austin Convention Center in Exhibit Hall 1 from 12–4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018.