AMS Leadership
Across AMS
What I Did on My Summer Vacation
In late July, I traveled to the U.S. Capitol. While many tourists were there on vacation, it wasn’t actually a...
Across AMS
Connecting Science, Community, and Resilience: AMS Executive Director Amanda Staudt on Weather Geeks
AMS Executive Director Amanda Staudt recently joined Marshall Shepherd on WeatherGeeks to discuss her path to AMS, the evolving role of the Earth system sciences, and the importance of connecting science with the broader public.
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.
AMS Updates
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.
Volunteers
AMS Superheroes: What Do Our Volunteers Do?
As April is Volunteer Month! We spoke with the heads of two major AMS commissions about what their volunteers do, and the rewards of volunteering.
Across AMS
Meet AMS Executive Director/CEO Amanda Staudt
The credibility of science has never been more important. AMS is a nonpartisan organization, but we are not neutral about science. We will continue to be a trusted, accessible voice for journalists, for policymakers, for educators, and for the public. That is what our community and our mission demand.
Volunteers
Beyond the Boardroom: Real-World Lessons in Nonprofit Leadership
The boards of scientific and professional societies are uniquely positioned to reimagine their organizations’ futures.
AMS Updates
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.
Across AMS
Planning for Change: A Conversation with Annual Meeting Leadership
AMS spoke with AMS President Dave Stensrud and Annual Meeting Overall Planning Committee Cochairs Pam Heinselman and John Banghoff to...
