MicroSnow2 and SnowEx Workshops; Columbia, Maryland, 13–17 July 2015
Science Updates
Teaching the Integration of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences
Atmospheric scientists spent a decade incorporating geographic information systems into their research and operations. Now it is time to incorporate GIS into atmospheric science education.
Early-Career Scientists Tackle Deep Carbon
Second Deep Carbon Observatory Early Career Scientist Workshop; São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, 31 August to 5 September 2015
Unmanned Platforms Monitor the Arctic Atmosphere
In the Arctic, drones and tethered balloons can make crucial atmospheric measurements to provide a unique perspective on an environment particularly vulnerable to climate change.
New Paths in Geoengineering
National Center for Atmospheric Research Fifth Annual Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Workshop and Early Career Summer School; Boulder, Colorado, 20–24 July 2015
Training Network for Young Atmospheric Researchers
A training initiative in Europe opens doors for young scientists, promoting collaboration and broadening their skills with unique opportunities in atmospheric research.
Promoting Geosciences at Minority-Serving and 2-Year Colleges
Geo-Needs Focus Group Meetings; Naperville, Illinois, 5–7 and 9–11 August 2015
Mexico's University Network of Atmospheric Observatories
Increasing cooperation in Mexico benefits climatologists, meteorologists, and science as a whole.
Precipitation Data Key to Food Security and Public Health
2015 Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission Applications Workshop; Hyattsville, Maryland, 9–10 June 2015
Better Tools to Build Better Climate Models
A Department of Energy collaboration aims to make climate model development faster and more efficient by creating a prototype of a system for testing model components.