This session kicks off the 20th Symposium On Societal Applications by looking back over the last 20 years of advancements in policy, research, and practice. Speakers will look back on the history and progress of the AMS Board on Societal Impacts, the Symposium on Societal Applications, and the Weather, Climate, and Society journal. Audience members will then be invited to share their experiences over the last 20 years including the most impactful research, developments in policy changes, and changes in practice and the community. 

Speakers:

Michael Michaud - AMS Board on Societal Impacts

Austin Harris - Symposium on Societal Applications

Stephen Strader - Weather Climate and Society