Tuesday, 7 January 2025
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Mark your calendars to tune into our 105th Annual Meeting Virtual Poster Slam! Our virtual poster presenters will be presenting their posters in three minute presentations designed to maximize engagement and kick off a week of exciting science at the 105th Annual Meeting! The Virtual Poster Slam will take place before the 105th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 starting at 1:00 PM CT ONLINE ONLY. All registered attendees, both hybrid and virtual, will have access to attend the Virtual Poster Slam. Check the
online program for a list of presenters! A link to join the sessions will be available before the start of sessions. What to expect: A virtual poster slam is somewhat like a regular meeting session in an online format. Pick a session, join online, and get ready to take in mini-presentations from our poster presenters! Join one of the sessions held in Zoom—each has presenters from multiple conferences. To plan which virtual posters you'd like to attend, review the online program. You can navigate to different sessions through the event. Access the live Zoom session via the "Join Now" button in the online program or mobile app. Poster presenters will have three minutes to present their work, and then the next presentation will begin. The audience can follow up with questions via Zoom chat or the Slack channel. If you haven’t registered for the Annual Meeting yet, sign up now so you don’t miss our virtual posters!
Presentations from STUDENT, TROPICAL, WAF/NWP, MEEHL, EDUCATION
Saturday, 11 January 2025
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Morning Coffee Break
Location: Great Hall Foyer (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
8:45 AM-9:50 AM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
9:55 AM-10:20 AM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Coffee Break + Networking
Location: Great Hall Foyer (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
10:20 AM-11:30 AM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Curious about the diverse career opportunities available within NOAA? In this session, participants will have the chance to engage in open conversations with professionals from various parts of NOAA, gaining insights into their career journeys and learning about the unique roles they play in the atmospheric and climate sciences. This session offers both a valuable Q&A opportunity and a chance to network with NOAA professionals who are at different stages in their careers in science, policy, and data analysis.
Aviation plays an important role in the global economy and weather is accountable for the largest percentage of delayed or canceled flights. This describes the necessity for timely and accurate forecast information for the aviation industry. There are jobs for aviation meteorology from the private sector, government, and military. Whether you are interested in aviation or high-impact weather forecasting there is something in this session for you. The session will include an overview of aviation meteorology, along with three lightning talks from experts in the field. A Q&A session will follow, allowing students to ask the panelist questions.
Policy and communication are becoming increasingly crucial in the world of meteorology. Effective communication ensures vital weather information is being accurately conveyed to the public, while policy helps secure funding for research and allows for the development of guidelines and regulations to protect our environment. This session will include an overview of policy and communication in meteorology, along with three lightning talks from experts in the field. A Q&A session will follow for the opportunity for students to ask the panelists questions.
The agriculture industry is a rapidly evolving space that is heavily influenced by weather and climate events. Climate plays a critical role in plant growth, livestock health, and pesticide application. Whether you are interested in drought influence on crops, the importance of Mesonets to producers or are simply looking to learn something new, this session is tailored for you. During this session, we will delve into the relationship between climate and agriculture, 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!
From violent tornadoes to damaging derechos, severe weather can alter the lives of people and communities all over the world. As a result, forecasting these events and improving our understanding of specific processes in severe weather through research are extremely important. This session will provide an overview of severe weather and include lightning talks from experts in the field. A Q&A will follow these talks, during which attendees will be able to ask the panelists questions.
The study of tropical meteorology is increasingly crucial for understanding and predicting tropical cyclones and tropical weather. This session aims to highlight the significance of this field by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and showcasing key highlights from experts. Attendees will gain insights into recent advancements and have the opportunity to engage with professionals during a Q&A session.
Beyond academia or federal positions, there are a myriad of different employment options for graduates in the field of atmospheric science. From helping insurance companies to operating independent weather stations – this session will discuss various pathways for working in the industry.
11:40 AM-1:00 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Lunch + Networking
Location: Great Hall D (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Student involvement is essential for the AMS commitment to fostering a collaborative scientific community. In this session, panelists will provide students with valuable information on how AMS is structured and present its variety of committees. This session will especially emphasize how you, as a student, can be involved in these diverse initiatives within the AMS. An open Q&A component following the presentations will allow students and panelists to continue the conversation.
2:00 PM-2:15 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Be sure to select "Meet the Professionals" to learn more about the participants.
2:20 PM-4:10 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
When beginning the process of charting your professional career, it’s hard to find a starting point. In a field with so many open doors, it’s the insights of those around us and their variety of experiences that can provide the clearest image of what to expect lying ahead. This session will consist of three rotations where speakers from diverse backgrounds will sit down with students and provide their knowledge and perspectives on how they got to where they are today. Students will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with these speakers and ask questions to learn more about their own professional journeys.
Be sure to select "Meet the Professionals" to learn more about the participants.
4:10 PM-5:00 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Meet with organizations with job opportunities looking to hire highly talented individuals and learn about graduate school offerings in one event.
Sponsored by: The Aerospace Corporation, ERT Inc, AccuWeather, Millersville University, Oklahoma University School of Meteorology/College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
7:30 PM-10:00 PM: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Get ready for a thrilling experience at our 105th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA! We're excited to announce two special screenings of the movie *Twisters*. Join us on Saturday, January 11th, at 7:30 PM CT, or on Monday, January 13th, at 8 PM CT for an unforgettable cinematic adventure with colleagues, students, and other AMS attendees. Also, consider continuing the conversation on Monday, January 13th at 4:30 PM CT for a 13WRN Symposium discussion on the film’s impact on science, next-generation scientists, and social challenges that exist to keep people safe from tornadoes. Learn more here.
Admission is free but you’ll need to RSVP during registration and space is limited. This is your chance to enjoy a blockbuster movie with other weather experts! Don’t miss out—register now!!
Sunday, 12 January 2025
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Morning Coffee Break + Networking
Location: Great Hall Foyer (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
8:45 AM-9:45 AM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
As we gather in New Orleans, a city that exemplifies resilience and unity, this session explores the transformative power of collaboration—within the atmospheric sciences community and with the public—in addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. By amplifying diverse voices and fostering shared responsibility, community-led efforts bridge gaps between science and society, ensuring that weather and climate knowledge is accessible, actionable, and equitable. This session will highlight how diverse perspectives and community engagement enhance resilience, drive adaptation, and empower vulnerable populations. Participants will leave inspired to carry forward a sense of community into their careers, recognizing that as meteorologists, they have the opportunity not only to forecast, research, and communicate the weather and climate but also partner with communities, amplify their voices, tackle shared challenges, and drive meaningful change. Reflecting the conference theme, this session will emphasize how empowering a wide range of voices chart a unified path toward a more inclusive and resilient future.
9:55 AM-10:40 AM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
In today's competitive job market, developing the right strategies for success is essential. This session will provide insights from early career meteorologists, offering students guidance to navigate the transition from school to the job market. Participants will learn to effectively market their skills, build a professional network, and tailor their job search to align their career goals. Whether your interests lie in industry, government, or academia, this session will provide the tools and confidence you need to pave your path in the weather, water, and climate job market.
Social media is a prevalent part of our daily lives. Your digital footprint is one that is etched out forever. This session will provide tips and tricks to improve your social media presence from panelists who use social media frequently to communicate with the public.
Navigating the early stages of a career in the weather, water, and climate enterprise presents both exciting opportunities and unique financial challenges. While career paths vary greatly from the public to private sectors, all outcomes involve a complex web of benefits and financial considerations that are often opaque to young professionals. This panel discussion is designed to equip students and early career professionals with strategies to maximize job benefits and enhance their financial well-being.
From this panel of experts, participants will gain insights into benefits often offered in industry-specific roles, such as research grants, professional development funds, and negotiated contract perks. A Q&A discussion will provide practical advice on how to leverage these benefits effectively, ensuring that attendees can make the most of their employment packages and support their career growth and work-life balance.
Additionally, the session will cover general financial tips tailored to the needs of early career professionals, such as budgeting techniques, managing student debt, retirement planning, and investment basics. Attendees will learn how to create a solid financial foundation that will support their career ambitions and personal goals.
10:40 AM-11:10 AM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Coffee Break + Networking
Location: Great Hall Foyer (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
11:10 AM-11:55 AM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
The summer blockbuster Twisters swept away audiences in 2024 and, like its predecessor, is sure to have a profound impact on the weather enterprise for years to come. This interactive panel discussion will feature some of the members of the meteorological community who worked on Twisters to explore various aspects of the film and to discuss how certain elements depicted on screen translate into the real world.
12:00 PM-12:35 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
12:35 PM-2:00 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
2:00 PM-3:45 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Please note there is a capacity of 100 for this session.
The Integrated Warning Team (IWT) Workshop is designed to provide students a hands-on exercise in emergency management response. The IWT Workshop is designed by career-professionals from a variety of public and private backgrounds, including broadcasters, city and county level emergency managers, and more. Students will be provided a natural disaster scenario and then tasked with choosing how to respond to the emergency that will emphasize consistent communication from all levels of authority that will ultimately work to improve decision making among the general public.
Please note there is a capacity of 215 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 effectively communicate information in a short period of time . Through hearing personal experiences and receiving real-time critique, students will learn valuable skillsets to help build confidence in conversations with future mentors, colleagues, and/or internship directors.
Please note there is a capacity of 185 for this session.
Please note there is a capacity of 205 for this session.
This session will provide participants with essential networking skills and strategies, empowering them to build effective professional relationships. Together, these initiatives aim to create an interactive environment that not only facilitates networking but also enriches the overall conference experience for students and early-career professionals in the field. To combine learning with enjoyment, the session will culminate in a "Networking Scavenger Hunt." This engaging activity is designed to foster meaningful connections among attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the diverse backgrounds and unique qualities of their peers within the industry. By actively seeking out individuals who match specific characteristics listed in the scavenger hunt, attendees will engage in conversations that promote professional growth and collaboration.
Please note there is a capacity of 50 for this session.
If you are attending this year’s AMS Student Conference, no doubt you are looking forward to exploring your post-graduate career options and wondering what skills today’s employers value. Meteorology and data go hand-in-hand, and having the skills to seek out, interact with, analyze, and visualize the enormous volume of meteorologically-relevant datasets will go a long way in putting your resume at the top of the stack with a prospective employer. Besides simply listing programming languages and datasets you have experience with on your CV, even better is to point folks to your own digital science repository. In this workshop, you will discover and practice the tools of open science, data, and programming. You will create and share an open-source code repository with GitHub; set up your unique ORCID digital identifier; and learn how to mint a permanent digital identifier for your work with Zenodo. Learning material will include content from the American Geophysical Union and Project Pythia.
Please note there is a capacity of 100 for this session.
Ready to hit the road? This interactive workshop will prepare you for your opportunity to see meteorology in action. This is not a “how to storm chase” course but rather a “learn how and where to get started” course. We’ll cover the important information you might need to know to successfully chase, including how you can study up on radar versus reality, storm structure surprises, and chase positioning and strategy (and the resources to study up and practice). We’ll discuss in detail how you can prepare and what to expect from a day out storm chasing (e.g., what to pack, how to plan your day, navigating a storm and other chasers), and crucially, the key items you need to remain aware of in order to chase safely. And of course, we’ll have some fun stories and videos to share.
2:30 PM-3:30 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
This hybrid session offers first-time attendees an overview of the AMS Annual Meeting with helpful tips for making the most of your experience. You’ll learn about key events, including the Presidential Forum, Annual Meeting Welcome, Annual Review, Awards Reception and Ceremony, and the Wednesday Night Live Social Gathering.
Recommendations for First-Time Attendees:
- Explore the full program and app to find sessions and activities that catch your interest
- Don’t hesitate to meet new people and ask questions
- Get tips on places to go and things to see in New Orleans to help you enjoy your time both in and outside the convention center
Join us in making this year’s Annual Meeting a rewarding experience for everyone! If you have any questions, please reach out to Gideon Alegado (galegado@ametsoc.org).
4:00 PM-5:15 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Sponsored by: Peraton
View the Presidential Forum here!
Click here to ask a question during the event.
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The theme of the 2025 AMS Annual Meeting addresses the impacts of global environmental changes to physical, societal, cultural, and economic systems across space and time scales. Throughout the week of the Annual Meeting, daily Presidential Sessions will address a variety of topics to highlight actionable science for society at large that aims to chart a future course for a more resilient and thriving planet. To define the framework for the daily Sessions, and because impacts to physical and socioeconomic systems are perhaps nowhere more pronounced than the broader region of the Mississippi River Delta, the Presidential Forum will stress the effects of environmental changes across scales on the various sectors of the broad area encompassing the delta and surrounding regions.
The Mississippi River Delta and surrounding environments have endured impacts due to acute and chronic aspects of global environmental change. Impacts from acute events such as landfalling, rapidly intensifying hurricanes, and non-hurricane episodes of extreme rainfall are compounded by effects from chronic changes such as sea-level rise and increasing air temperature. The intensifying acute and chronic impacts spread through physical, social, cultural, and economic systems at varying intensities to cause disarray across space and time scales. Consequently, a wide range of strategies are required to increase resilience and best manage the broad physical and socioeconomic systems of the region
Although the Delta and surrounding region have withstood impacts from acute and chronic environmental changes, it is also a region with broad expertise in scholarly, policy, governance, and management approaches to understanding drivers of physical and socioeconomic impacts. This expertise collectively allows for the identification and implementation of actions to improve resilience and adaptation such that the broad physical and socioeconomic systems of the region are minimally impacted and addressed equally throughout the region. Therefore, the Presidential Forum, which is conducted on Sunday afternoon before the start of the general sessions of the Annual Meeting on Monday, will bring experts from the broad region of the River Delta to discuss strategies and actions that have been implemented and those yet needed. The Forum aims to bring broad attention to issues that will be addressed in more detail during individual Presidential Sessions held throughout the week and in the context of the variety of sciences addressed by members of the American Meteorological Society.
Panelists:
Dr. Virginia Burkett, Chief Scientist for Climate and Land-Use Change, USGS
Dr. Marshall Shepherd, Associate Dean, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program, University of Georgia
Dr. Antonio Busalacchi, President, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder and Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Moderator:
Dr. Rebecca Morss, Senior Scientist at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research
5:30 PM-6:15 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
After the Presidential Forum, join us as AMS President, Anjuli Bamzai, welcomes all to the Annual Meeting with a review of major events from 2024 and brief Program Reviews from the AMS Commissioners. AMS President Elect, David Stensrud, will then present his goals and vision for his upcoming year as AMS President.
6:30 PM-7:10 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
AMS Career Resource & Graduate School Fair: Connect with a diverse range of companies and professionals within your field. Network with industry leaders and explore potential career paths. Don't miss the chance to expand your professional network and discover new opportunities for growth and advancement.
Sponsored by: Aerospace Corporation, AccuWeather, ERT Inc, Millersville University, Oklahoma University-School of Meteorology, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
Student Posters: All Attendees are invited to stop by the Student Conference poster session, where undergraduate and graduate Student Conference attendees showcase their research.
Welcome Reception: We invite you to join us in the Poster Hall (Hall C) for the Annual Meeting Welcome Reception. Connect with friends and colleagues as we kick off an exciting week in New Orleans.
Student Conference Posters
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
All Attendees are invited to stop by the Student Conference poster session, where undergraduate and graduate Student Conference attendees showcase their research.
Aviation
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Climate
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Education
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Energy
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Fire Weather
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
GIS
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Lightning
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Space Weather
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Winter Weather
Location: Hall C (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
7:20 PM-8:00 PM: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025
8:00 PM-10:00 PM: Monday, 13 January 2025
Sponsored by: ERT, Inc.
Please join us for a fun, informal evening of making connections with some of the leading professionals in our field. Whether you are currently on the job hunt, seeking advice about professional growth, or simply hoping to learn about possible career paths, this event is an excellent opportunity to expand both your knowledge base and your network of contacts. The format is exactly what the name suggests: with enough time to make a connection and learn something new, “mentees” will interact with rotating groups of “mentors” from a wide range of career and scientific backgrounds.
The event allows students and early career professionals to network with mentors via “speed networking” where the mentors (meteorology and allied discipline professionals) roam between tables at set intervals introducing the students and early professionals to a wide array of professions in the field of meteorology. The speed networking will include a social with heavy hors d'oeuvres, providing a great time for open networking. This allows the students, the early career professionals, and the mentors of their selected discipline to have extended conversations after their speed-mentoring.
Please join us for a fun, informal evening of making connections with some of the leading professionals in our field. Whether you are currently on the job hunt, seeking advice about professional growth, or simply hoping to learn about possible career paths, this event is an excellent opportunity to expand both your knowledge base and your network of contacts. The format is exactly what the name suggests: with enough time to make a connection and learn something new, “mentees” will interact with rotating groups of “mentors” from a wide range of career and scientific backgrounds.
The event allows students and early career professionals to network with mentors via “speed networking” where the mentors (meteorology and allied discipline professionals) roam between tables at set intervals introducing the students and early professionals to a wide array of professions in the field of meteorology. The speed networking will include a social with heavy hors d'oeuvres, providing a great time for open networking. This allows the students, the early career professionals, and the mentors of their selected discipline to have extended conversations after their speed-mentoring.
Please RSVP here.
Get ready for a thrilling experience at our 105th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA! We're excited to announce two special screenings of the movie *Twisters*. Join us on Saturday, January 11th, at 7:30 PM CT, or on Monday, January 13th, at 8 PM CT for an unforgettable cinematic adventure with colleagues, students, and other AMS attendees. Also, consider continuing the conversation on Monday, January 13th at 4:30 PM CT for a 13WRN Symposium discussion on the film’s impact on science, next-generation scientists, and social challenges that exist to keep people safe from tornadoes. Learn more here.
This showing is sold out.
This is your chance to enjoy a blockbuster movie with other weather experts!
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
7:00 PM-11:00 PM: Tuesday, 14 January 2025
University Night Receptions are individual receptions planned by institutions for their alumni and students taking advantage of everyone all in one place at AMS Annual Meeting. These are by invitation only. All events are taking place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Here is the list of universities that are participating in the event and their specific room location.
CiMAS Alumni Reception, St. Charles, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
FSU Alumni and Friends Reception, Grand Salon 9 & 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
HBCU's & Friends Diversity Mixer, Compass, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Millersville University Alumni Reception, Grand Ballroom C, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
NC State University Alumni Reception, Grand Salon 7, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Penn State Meteorology and Atmospheric Science Reception, Grand Ballroom A, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Texas A&M Alumni Reception, Grand Salon 13, 7:00 PM - 10:00PM
University of Alabama in Huntsville - University Night Reception, Grand Salon 15 & 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
University of Miami Rosenstiel School Alumni and Friends Reception, Grand Salon 10, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
University of Michigan Alumni and Friends Reception, Grand Salon 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
University of Nebraska Reception, Grand Salon 22, 7:00 PM - 11:00PM
University of North Dakota Atmospheric Sciences Alumni Reception, Grand Salon 16, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
University of Utah Atmospheric Sciences Alumni Event, Grand Ballroom B, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
University of Washington ATMS Reception, Grand Salon 3, 7:00 PM - 10:00PM
UW-Milwaukee Night, Grand Salon 4, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
UW-Madison AOS Alumni Reception, Grand Ballroom D, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Metropolitan State University Alumni Reception, Quarterdeck A, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
12:00 PM-1:30 PM: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Sponsored by: Next Phase Solutions and Services, CSS Inc., Millersville University, KBR, Oklahoma University School of Meteorology, Oklahoma University College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, and Aerospace Corporation
The AMS Women's Committee under the AMS Board on Representation, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity (BRAID) is pleased to invite you to the 22nd Women in Atmospheric Science Luncheon. Join us to celebrate the women who contributed to your story, personally and professionally, as pioneers, allies, heroes, role models, inspirations, rising stars, and guiding lights. While this networking event is primarily intended for women and underrepresented genders, it is open to all. Limited room capacity. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early! For more information, please contact Mayra Oyola (AMS Women's Committee member oyolamerced@wisc.edu).
7:30 PM-9:30 PM: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
In-person attendees, please join us to relax and catch up with friends old and new after a busy week of sharing science. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available.