NOAA: Centuries of Science — Online

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TIME

PRESENTATION TITLE

SPEAKER

MONDAY,
9/21

The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926: 100 Years of Hurricane Forecasting and Research

Predicting extreme weather and alerting the public to it was much more difficult before the advent of satellites, GPS, cell phones, and other modern technology. In this talk, we will discuss the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and its effects, the state of weather science and communications at the time, what we learned from this event, and how meteorology and weather research have advanced in the following 100 years.

TUESDAY,
9/22

Woods Hole: Birthplace of Federal Fisheries Science and the Nation’s First Public Aquarium

Woods Hole is much more than just a famous marine science hub. It’s the historic birthplace of federal fisheries research and home to the nation’s first public aquarium. This talk explores the deep ties between this iconic maritime landmark and the enduring legacy of NOAA’s mission.

TUESDAY,
9/22

NOAA History 101

How much do you know about NOAA’s origins? This illustrated talk will detail NOAA’s “family tree” and how several agencies came together to form the NOAA of today.

WEDNESDAY,
9/23

Eyes on Earth: A Brief History of NOAA Satellites and Information

NESDIS is known best for operating environmental observation satellites, but how did it get that role and how far beyond satellite operations does its mission reach today? Learn about the journey NESDIS has taken to become a provider of secure and timely access to global environmental data and information from satellites and other sources.

WEDNESDAY,
9/23

NOAA Notables You Should Know

If you love NOAA, you probably know the names Hassler, Earle, and Baird… but have you heard of Goode, Mitchell, and the other Baird? In this presentation, you’ll meet them and other NOAA notables whose names deserve to be remembered!

THURSDAY,
9/24

Old Brass Brains: Invention, Rivalry, and the Mechanical Computer That Could Predict Tides

From 1910-1965, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey’s Tide Predicting Machine No. 2 (nicknamed "Old Brass Brains") automated the tedious and time-consuming math involved in predicting tides. Learn about the making of the mechanical masterpiece in a tale of persistence, precision engineering, and the strained partnership between the mathematician and the engineer who brought it to life.

THURSDAY,
9/24

Heroes of Sea and Sky: People, Ships, and Planes That Went Above and Beyond

Learn about people, ships, aircraft that served with NOAA and its predecessor agencies in times of war and peace. Theirs is the story of service and, in some cases, sacrifice on behalf of the nation.

FRIDAY,
9/25

Ironclad Legacy: USS Monitor in the 21st Century

Learn how NOAA is using cutting-edge underwater drone technology and high-resolution sonar to uncover new secrets of the historic Civil War ironclad ship USS Monitor. Also, find out how a 21st-century partnership is honoring the ship’s legacy and enhancing our understanding of this iconic shipwreck.

FRIDAY,
9/25

Monitoring the USS Monitor: An Overview of the Conservation of an Ironclad

Between 1998 and 2002, NOAA archaeologists and experts from the U.S. Navy raised approximately 210-tons of artifacts from the wreck site of the American Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Upon recovery, artifacts were transported to The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, for conservation, curation, and display. Learn about the technical challenges associated with the conservation of this industrial-scale archaeological collection utilizing several high-profile objects as case studies.