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Marcus Walter on the 107th Annual Meeting
We’re highlighting the people of AMS, supporting the theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting, “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet...
People
After the Broadcast: Three CBMs Build a New Future for Weather
Tom Sorrells, Amy Sweezey, and Rob Eicher each built long careers in television before finding their way into new chapters. Rather than stepping away from meteorology, however, they saw an opportunity to bring their experience to audiences in a different way. The result is Florida Weather Authority, a digital-first weather platform built around experienced Florida meteorologists and the idea that trusted weather information shouldn't be limited by station boundaries or a traditional broadcast schedule.
Authors
Certified to Communicate: How the CBM Shapes Rob Marciano’s Approach to Science Storytelling
Marciano’s career has taken him well beyond forecasting the weather. His work has included reporting on science and technology and exploring innovations that could shape the future. His latest book, The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow, examines emerging technologies in energy, electricity, infrastructure, and information.
People
The WeatherPod Connects the Global Weather Community
As weather and climate challenges become increasingly complex, meaningful conversations across the global weather enterprise have never been more important. The WeatherPod has become a platform for those conversations, bringing together meteorologists, researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the science, technology, and partnerships shaping the future of weather services.
People
Bernadette Woods Placky on the 107th Annual Meeting
Meet AMS Fellow and CBM holder Bernadette Woods Placky! Discover how her work with Climate Matters connects climate science to...
Donors
Investing in People, Strengthening the Future: Donor Profile of Todd Glickman
Through his philanthropy, AMS Secretary Todd Glickman is helping invest in the future of the weather, water, and climate community. His support includes the Glickman Family Scholarship, established in honor of his parents to help students pursuing careers in the atmospheric and related sciences, as well as the Investing in PEOPLE, Strengthening Our Community Fund, which helps students and early-career professionals overcome financial barriers to participating in the AMS Annual Meeting and other professional development opportunities.
Authors
Protecting the House: Jamese Sims on Weather, Preparedness, and Community Resilience
In her new book, Protect the House: Weather Doesn't Discriminate, But Impact Does, Sims explores why the same weather event can have dramatically different consequences from one community to another. Blending atmospheric science, historical context, and real-world experience, she examines how preparedness, infrastructure, and access to resources shape disaster outcomes, and offers practical strategies to help individuals, organizations, and leaders better prepare for the challenges of extreme weather.
People
Building Trust Before the Storm: Ernesto Morales on Weather, Service, and Communication
For more than two decades, Ernesto Morales has helped communities across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands prepare for hazardous weather. As warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in San Juan, Morales serves as a bridge between meteorological science and the people who rely on it to make critical decisions.
People
Kar’retta Venable-Davis on the 107th Annual Meeting
We’re highlighting the people of AMS, supporting the theme for our upcoming 107th Annual Meeting, “PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet...
People
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Spotlight: Yunji Zhang
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In this post, we spotlight the career of one of our LGBTQ+ community members, Yunji Zhang....
