14th Annual Student Conference
14th Annual Student Conference
Program Chairs:
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7:30 AM-10:00 AM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Registration for Student Conference and Short Courses
Location: Lobby of Exhibit Hall 5 (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
9:00 AM-9:30 AM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
1
Welcome Remarks
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Cochairs:
9:00 AM
Welcome from the 14th Student Conference Planning Committee: Rosimar Rios-Berrios, Kelsey Mulder, and Daniel Rothenberg, Co-Chairs
9:05 AM
Welcome from the AMS: Bill Gail, President of the AMS
9:30 AM-10:00 AM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
2
Get the Most out of this Conference: How to Develop Yourself as a Professional
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Get Primed for the AMS Student Conference by learning how to use this time wisely. You'll get tips on how to network, walk up to big-name scientists, and how to make yourself competitive in achieving your future goals.
10:00 AM-10:15 AM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Coffee Break
10:15 AM-11:00 AM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Panel Discussion
1A
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 1: Forecasting
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Panel Discussion
1B
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 1: Communication
Location: 122BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Panel Discussion
1C
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 1: Research
Location: 127ABC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
11:15 AM-12:00 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Panel Discussion
2A
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 2: Forecasting
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Session
2B
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 2: Communication
Location: 122BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Panel Discussion
2C
Breakout Panel Session Rotation 2: Research
Location: 127ABC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Lunch
1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
3
Introduction to Conversations with Professionals
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. From traditional to non-traditional careers, each professional will give a 2-3 minute introduction on why you will want to talk to them. Note their room numbers to visit during Session 5.
1:30 PM-3:30 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
4A
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 123 (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4B
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 124A (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4C
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 122BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4D
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 124B (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4E
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 125AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4F
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 122BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4G
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 126A (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4H
Conversation with Professionals
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4I
Conversation with Professionals
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4J
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 126BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4K
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 128AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4L
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 127ABC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
Session
4M
Conversation with Professionals
Location: 127ABC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Cochairs:
Stretch your mind by learning about the wide variety of careers in meteorology. Visit professionals to have small group discussion with them about their job. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and have discussions with top professionals. *Each discussion will be 15 minutes with 5 minutes for rotations.
3:30 PM-4:00 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
AMS Student Chapter Town Hall Meeting
(Specifically for Student Chapter Officers, but open to all)
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Moderator:
This meeting is specifically designed for Student Chapter Officers, but it is open to everyone. Get a chance to hear from the
award-winning chapters in the country and discuss the joys and pains of running an AMS chapter.
Coffee Break
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
5
Extreme Weather Events
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
Session
6
Closing Remarks
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
5:30 PM-7:30 PM: Saturday, 3 January 2015
AMS Career Fair and Graduate School Reception
Location: North Ballroom AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Sunday, 4 January 2015
9:00 AM-9:30 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
7
Keynote Speaker: Meteorology in the 21st Century-The Enterprise at Warp Speed
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Chair:
9:30 AM-9:45 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Coffee Break
9:40 AM-10:25 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Joint Session
1
Communication and Your Career: The Power of Your Words and Visuals
Location: 124AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Hosts: (Joint
between the Third Annual Conference for Early Career Professionals;
and the 14th Annual Student Conference
)
Facilitators:
Speakers:
Joint session with the AMS 14th Annual Student Conference
9:40 AM
Introductory Remarks
9:45 AM
A Career in Science Doesn’t Involve Writing, Does It? Speaker: Dr. Sarah Tessendorf
10:05 AM
Why Science-Based Presentations are Normally Terrible and What You Can Do About It. Speaker: John Brost
9:45 AM-10:45 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
8A
Shaping your Future: How to Succeed in Grad School
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Session
8B
Shaping your Future: Maneuvering the Job Market: Professional Development for the Career Track
Location: 129AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
10:25 AM-11:40 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Small Group Rotating Discussions
Participants will divide into 3 small groups which will rotate between the different 20-minute discussion topics. Each group will start in their assigned discussion (numbered 1-3). All groups will rotate to the next discussion in numerical order moving from 1 through 3 and back to 1, if needed. For example, if your group starts in "Group Discussion 2," you then proceed to "Group Discussion 3" and then to "Group Discussion 1." By the end, each group will participate in all 3 discussion topics.
Proposed timeline: 10:30 AM: All three discussions will start; 10:50 AM: All rotate for next group discussion; 11:15 AM: All rotate for final group discussion; 11:40 AM: All discussions end.
10:30 AM-11:40 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Joint Session
2A
Group Discussion 1: Write Something People Will Want to Read.
Location: 124AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Hosts: (Joint
between the Third Annual Conference for Early Career Professionals;
and the 14th Annual Student Conference
)
Facilitators:
Joint Session
2B
Group Discussion 2: Adaptive Communication: One Message Doesn't Fit All
Location: 125AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Hosts: (Joint
between the 14th Annual Student Conference;
and the Third Annual Conference for Early Career Professionals
)
Facilitators:
Joint Session
2C
Group Discussion 3: Make Your Presentation a Conduit, Not a Crutch
Location: 126BC (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Hosts: (Joint
between the 14th Annual Student Conference;
and the Third Annual Conference for Early Career Professionals
)
Facilitators:
10:45 AM-11:00 AM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Break
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
9
Experiences beyond the Classroom: Getting your Hands Dirty in the Field
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Some of the best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. This panel discussion will focus on ways you can make a difference in the field.
Session
10
Experiences beyond the Classroom: Getting the Word Out: Science Policy and Communication
Location: 129AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speakers:
Chair:
Some of the best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. This panel will focus on ways you can make a difference through policy.
12:00 PM-12:30 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
11
YOU are the Future of Weather, Water, and Climate
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
Speaker:
Chair:
12:00 PM-4:00 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
WeatherFest
Location: Hall 1 (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
12:30 PM-12:35 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
12
Closing Remarks
Location: North Ballroom CD (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
12:35 PM-2:00 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Lunch on your Own
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Session
Energy minicourse (AMS Energy Committee), WeatherFest, and other
Location: 129AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
Host: 14th Annual Student Conference
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
AMS Career Fair
Location: North Ballroom AB (Phoenix Convention Center - West and North Buildings)
5:45 PM-7:15 PM: Sunday, 4 January 2015
Poster Session
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