Tuesday, 23 January 2024
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Presentations from 23STUDENT, CLOUDSYMP, TORNADOSYMP, 20IMPACTS, KEYSERSYMP, and LIOUSYMP
Saturday, 27 January 2024
8:45 AM-9:50 AM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
9:50 AM-10:20 AM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Coffee Break and Networking
Location: Ballroom Foyer (The Baltimore Convention Center)
10:20 AM-11:30 AM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Have you ever wondered how meteorology and social science relate? This session will show students a glimpse into how social science and atmospheric science overlap through an overview of this important field and three lightning talks. Afterwards, students will have the opportunity to ask panelists questions during a Q&A session.
From the water cycle to tropical cyclones, hydrometeorology is a vital scientific field that combines meteorological and hydrological principles to study the Earth's water cycle, providing valuable insights for weather forecasting, water resource management, climate studies, and environmental protection. This session will include an overview of hydrometeorology, along with lightning talks from experts in the field. A Q&A session will follow for the opportunity for students to ask the panelists questions.
The energy industry is a rapidly evolving space that can be influenced by weather and climate events. Weather plays a critical role in shaping energy generation, storage, and demand. Whether you are interested in renewable energy solutions or are simply looking to learn something new, this session is tailored for you. During this session, we will delve into the energy industry, assessing our role in this industry through an overview and three lightning talks. These presentations will be followed by a Q&A session that will provide an opportunity to have all your questions answered!
Weather and climate impact our day-to-day lives, but have you ever wondered how they impact businesses and major corporations? Even more so in a changing climate, protecting assets and mitigating risks are important in our built environment. In this session, students learn about insurance and risk analysis, and how weather, water, and climate sciences play a factor in these industries, through an overview of the topic and three “lightning talks” from experts in the field. In addition, there is ample time for Q&A and conversation with these professionals.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are rapidly evolving areas of research in the atmospheric sciences. These techniques are becoming more prevalent in forecasting and model development, and continuous improvements are helping to enhance the scientific understanding of atmospheric principles. This session will allow you to hear from professionals who work with AI/ML techniques regularly through an overview of the field and three lightning talks. A Q&A session will follow.
From mobile mesonets to climate-resilient construction, collaboration between Engineers and Atmospheric Scientists is crucial to researchers, forecasters, policy-makers and the future of our planet. This session will provide an overview of how Engineering intersects and complements the fields of weather, water and climate-sciences, followed by three ‘lightning talks’ from expert engineers working in these applications. There will be an opportunity for Q&As with the panelists at the end.
11:40 AM-12:40 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to find the perfect job or get into the best graduate school that we forget to take care of our mental and physical health. This session will focus on just that; stretching your mind, taking care of your body, and maintaining a healthy attitude towards work and personal time.
12:45 PM-2:15 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Lunch Break and Networking Time
Location: Ballroom Foyer (The Baltimore Convention Center)
2:20 PM-3:40 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Seeking advice, wisdom, and knowledge from leaders and long-time professionals has immense value. In this Q&A style session, participants have the opportunity to ask questions to a variety of professionals with diverse backgrounds and careers in the field of atmospheric sciences. Not only does this session allow attendees to have their inquiries answered, but it also yields a tremendous networking opportunity. For each rotation, choose a room and learn more about the professionals in the sectors of the field that interest you most!
Be sure to select "Meet the Professionals" to learn more about the participants.
3:40 PM-4:00 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Coffee Break and Networking
Location: Ballroom Foyer (The Baltimore Convention Center)
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Science is crucial to improve the quality of life in society. In this session, students will get a glimpse of how scientists from different sectors approach their work as they actively engage with their communities and address their needs. In addition, students will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers through an open Q&A.
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
5:30 PM-7:30 PM: Saturday, 27 January 2024
Sponsored by Campbell Scientific, AccuWeather, Millersville University Department of Earth Sciences, Oklahoma University: School of Meteorology/College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Sunday, 28 January 2024
8:45 AM-9:45 AM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
Climate change stands as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, transcending borders and affecting every facet of human existence. As a result, innovative approaches are needed to bridge the gaps between research, communications and policy. In this session centered around the AMS Annual Meeting and AMS Student Conference themes, students will hear from speakers working on climate research, communications and policy to explore how they can be a part in tackling climate change.
9:55 AM-10:40 AM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
The Atmospheric Sciences realm is full of different and exciting opportunities available inside and outside the classroom. In this session, you can discover and learn about experiences that explore sectors focusing on field work and research which in most cases, do not require a traditional workspace. Join to hear from professionals who are looking to share information on experiences available for students at all levels!
Curiosity about different avenues of research to conduct within meteorology as well as different careers that you could pursue after you graduate is a common thing. This session has three different presenters who will speak on non-traditional opportunities in the field of meteorology and answer questions pertaining to research and careers outside of the "typical picture" of the atmospheric sciences.
11:10 AM-11:55 AM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
As technology advances and our field becomes more collaborative, the things that most jobs are looking for are “soft skills”. The first talk in this session will help guide you on how to navigate networking to make sure you are safe and confident, followed by a talk about how to keep in touch with your new connections and foster future collaborations. Finally, the third talk will tackle public speaking and how to give memorable presentations.
11:55 AM-12:00 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
12:00 PM-12:35 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
12:35 PM-2:00 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
2:00 PM-3:45 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
Please note there is a capacity of 100 for this session.
Ever wondered how a weather forecast is used by decision-makers? This interactive session will introduce students to the concept of Integrated Warning Teams, or the individuals and organizations responsible for providing consistent and clear hazardous weather communication before, during, and after a disaster. Student participants will work with operational meteorologists, emergency managers, local government officials, and broadcast meteorologists through a tabletop exercise centering around a weather event in the Baltimore area.
Please note there is a capacity of 170 for this session.
Have you ever wondered what to say when introducing yourself to a professional or student in the earth-system science field? Do not worry; we have the perfect workshop for you to attend! Students within this session will have the unique opportunity to work with several professionals in the field to understand how to communicate information in a short period of time effectively. Through hearing personal experiences and receiving real-time critique, students will learn valuable skillsets to help build confidence in conversations with future mentors, colleagues, or internship directors.
Please note there is a capacity of 50 for this session.
This beginner's Python workshop session will cover step zero to science: exploratory data analysis (EDA). EDA is a powerful skill that prepares you to kick off any scientific problem solving process on your career journey, and the scientific Python programming ecosystem makes EDA simple and approachable. Use tools like xarray and pandas to quiz your datasets and assess their value and usability for your specific problem. Not sure where to start when someone drops a NetCDF file on your lap and wishes you luck? Start here!
Please note there is a capacity of 170 for this session.
Interested in learning more about Unidata’s AWIPS software and how it can fit into your future career? Please join us for an interactive workshop on learning the best uses of AWIPS. We will walk through a high-level overview on how AWIPS is structured, how it can be used in the classroom to prepare for careers as a forecaster with the National Weather Service, and how it can best benefit your school program. Hear about real-world use cases of AWIPS in a University setting. We will also go through interactive demonstrations of CAVE and python-awips where you’ll learn how to visualize and analyze different datasets! Feel free to download and install CAVE or python-awips ahead of time to follow along during the workshop.
Please note there is a capacity of 170 for this session.
Are you considering a career in broadcast meteorology? This is a fantastic opportunity to learn directly from professionals in the field! Participants will be able to share their pre-submitted reels with a panel of experienced broadcast meteorologists. After each tape is shared, panelists will give feedback and share techniques for crafting an outstanding reel. All students are welcome to attend this session.
Get the chance to meet-up and talk with other attendees in this networking event! Be ready to learn hands-on about networking with folks from around the country in both group and 1 on 1 settings during networking.
Please note there is a capacity of 150 for this session.
Please note there is a capacity of 80 for this session.
This interactive session is designed to provide perspectives on how to effectively generate and maintain a resume, specifically focusing on online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, etc.). Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on how to write, edit, and promote a professional resume/profile, recognizing that a well-crafted resume is a “living document” that must be regularly maintained for success. General advice, considerations for updating and improving one’s resume periodically, and evolving a paper document into an electronic format will be discussed prior to breakout sessions on topics such as communication, networking, and self-marketing tips. Attendees are encouraged to bring their current resume and/or CV and consider creating a LinkedIn profile prior to the workshop (not required).
6:30 PM-7:25 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024
Sponsored by Campbell Scientific, AccuWeather, Millersville University Department of Earth Sciences, Oklahoma University: School of Meteorology/College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Aviation
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
Climate
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
Education
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
Fire Weather
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
GIS
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
Lightning
Location: Hall E (The Baltimore Convention Center)
7:35 PM-8:30 PM: Sunday, 28 January 2024