Research
Across AMS
From Science to Policy
The AMS Policy Fellowship is helping two scientists bridge the gap between scientific research and public decision-making, bringing new perspectives to challenges involving weather, climate, and public health. For AMS Policy Fellows Becky Rose and Mahshid Ahmadian, the fellowship offers an opportunity to explore that intersection firsthand. Through research and engagement with experts and policymakers, both are gaining a broader understanding of how scientific evidence can inform decisions affecting communities.
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.
