AMS Updates
AMS Updates
New Rule Would Upend Science and Rewrite Federal Grantmaking
AMS responds to an OMB rule that would restructure federal grants and give political appointees vastly more authority over grantmaking.
AMS Updates
Looking to the Next Generation
The next generation of weather, water, and climate scientists (NGWWC) will have tools at their disposal that previous generations didn’t...
AMS Updates
Outreach Is Essential: Use Your Voice!
The administration’s 2027 budget request outlines very large funding cuts to federal science agencies. AMS encourages every member to reach out to Congress and share your thoughts regarding federal funding for the weather enterprise.
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An Earth Day Message to the AMS Community
This Earth Day, AMS President Alan Sealls recaps the early part of 2026 at AMS, and reflects on the need to appreciate our shared planet.
AMS Updates, News & Events
Responding to Threats against NCAR
The AMS community responds to plans to "dismantle" a linchpin of atmospheric and related sciences.
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Meet 2026 AMS President Alan Sealls
As Alan Sealls steps into his role as 2026 AMS President, he carries with him decades of experience across broadcasting, education, communication, and service to both AMS and the broader weather, water, and climate enterprise.
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The 2026 AMS Annual Meeting—and a Presidential Symposium for the Ages
Whether attending AMS 2026 in person or virtually, you won’t want to miss this year’s Presidential Conference. Eleven hours of...
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Be There: Weather-Ready Nation Asks Big What Ifs… ? at its 14th Annual Symposium
The WRN Symposium’s “What If…” session joins forces with the National Weather Association’s RON Meetup at the 2026 AMS Annual...
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Be There: The Rafael Bras Symposium
The Rafael Bras Symposium at the 106th AMS Annual Meeting honors Rafael L. Bras and explores recent advances and future directions in hydrological science.
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Celebrating a Quarter-Century of the AMS Student Conference
The AMS Student Conference marks 25 years at the 2026 Annual Meeting—a milestone built on student leadership, mentorship, and community.










