Science Communication
Perspectives
How Local News Can Address Climate Change
John Morales, noted climate communicator, gives his thoughts on a recent report regarding local news and climate change, and provides tips for weathercasters on talking climate.
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.
Across AMS
Isha Renta López: Lifting as She Climbs
For Isha M. Renta López, mentorship is about more than sharing professional advice. It is about opening doors, recognizing barriers, creating opportunities, and helping others find their place in the atmospheric sciences. That commitment has earned Renta López the 2027 Robert H. and Joanne Simpson Mentorship Award, recognizing her tireless efforts to mentor early-career scientists and expand STEM access for Hispanic and Latino communities through innovative science communication and impactful community engagement.
Authors
Weather, Wilder, and the Stories We Tell
AMS Headlines sat down with Barbara Boustead, meteorologist, climatologist, and author of Wilder Weather: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Weather, Climate, and Protecting What We Cherish, to talk about her career, her research, and the story behind her new book.
Authors
When the Wind Shifts
In meteorology, a wind shift tells you something has changed. The wind has changed direction, and that shift can reveal a lot about what may be coming next. For Cheryl Nelson, the phrase has taken on a deeper meaning. Her new book, Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours, reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped her professional and personal life, including a serious illness that forced her to confront uncertainty from the other side of the forecast.
People
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.
From AMS Journals
AMS Science Preview: Earth Energy, Neighborhood Hurricane Warnings
New research published in AMS journals discusses neighborhood-level forecasting of hurricane impacts, how deforestation in New Guinea affects North American temperatures, evidence climate change is behind increased wildfires, the climate benefits of national parks, and the potential for predicting hurricanes by analyzing lightning.
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.
