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Suomi Medal Honors Christian Kummerow

Suomi Medal Honors Christian Kummerow

October 8, 2026

Christian Kummerow of Colorado State University has been named the recipient of the 2027 AMS Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal for pioneering advances in satellite microwave remote sensing of precipitation, which have transformed global water cycle observations and applications for weather, hydrology, and climate science.

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Funding the Geosciences? Just Might Earn AI a White Hat

Funding the Geosciences? Just Might Earn AI a White Hat

October 15, 2026

Artificial Intelligence could use a rebranding, and meteorology and related geosciences offer some options.

AI Funding for the Geosciences? Consider Sutton’s Law

AI Funding for the Geosciences? Consider Sutton’s Law

October 5, 2026

Bill Hooke suggests that individuals and groups in the Earth sciences might consider reaching out to the AI private sector for funding.

Public Education’s <i>Six</i> R’s

Public Education’s Six R’s

September 30, 2026

In the modern world, American educators are finding that beyond reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic, there are three additional R’s that matter.

Back-to-School Days

Back-to-School Days

September 23, 2026

An important step against political challenges to meteorology is improving U.S. STEM education.

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A Stone Bridge over a Stream in Jirisan National Park during Autumn
A Stone Bridge over a Stream in Jirisan National Park during Autumn
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