2017 AMS Annual Meeting

A Welcome Reception will be held following the 97th Annual Review, New Fellows, and Featured Awards presentation. All are encouraged to attend.

In keeping with the 2017 AMS Conference theme of “Observations Lead the Way“, the Sixteenth Annual Colour of Weather theme is “‎Seeing Ourselves in Others”.

Just as we value high-quality observations in science, and are wary of how biases can comprise our understanding of the environment; we should be equally attentive to eliminating biases in how we see each other.

Too often our professional decision-making is limited by a perceived ‘otherness’ that we ascribe to people who do not look like us.  “Seeing Ourselves in Others” helps us build stronger organizations that take advantage of the diverse skills we all bring to the table. Undertaking this task is especially important given the increased divisiveness that appears to characterize our Nation in current times.

Please join us at the 16th Annual Colour of Weather Reception for appetizers, expanding social networks, and exploring our commonalities.

When: Sunday, January 22, 2017: 7:00–9:00 PM
Where: Grand Ballroom A – Sheraton Seattle

All Are Welcome!

The event is co-sponsored by the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences (NCAS), Howard University Graduate Program in Atmospheric Sciences, and the Center for Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, Societal Impacts, and Environment and Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.

Event information can be found at the NCAS website.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Vernon Morris (e-mail: [email protected]).

The Coriolis reception brings together lesbian–gay–bisexual–transgender–queer (LGBTQ) friends and allies to mentor, network, and connect with individuals who share common professional and personal interests. Students and professionals from all levels, as well as their relatives, are welcome to attend and participate. The reception is hosted by the AMS Board of Women and Minorities and cosponsored by Penn State Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences.

For additional information, please contact the AMS Board on Women and Minorities chair, Mona Behl ([email protected]), or Aaron Piña ([email protected]). Attendees are encouraged to follow Coriolis on Facebook.

Do you consider yourself an early career professional? Are you trying to find your niche within the AMS community? Or, perhaps you are looking to connect with other AMS early career professionals? If so, you are not alone! Consider yourself invited to attend the Seventh Annual Reception for Early Career Professionals, which will offer an opportunity to mix and mingle with others who are beginning their careers in the public, private, and academic sectors. Cash bar and snacks will be available. For more information, contact Beth Farley ([email protected]).

Please join other attendees for the Opening Reception of the 2017 Annual Meeting, sponsored by the exhibiting companies. Local government officials and other dignitaries will be present for the ribbon-cutting event.

Participants have the opportunity to take advantage of senior scientist/researchers and enjoy good local cuisine.  They will hear from members of the community who still love their profession after a decade or two in the field, obtain insight into different career paths within the meteorological field, and better understand each sector's responsibility.

For additional information, please contact Elizabeth Nolan.

A banquet to honor Robert Houze, Jr. will be held on Tuesday, 24 January, at the Sheraton Seattle. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets when preregistering since only a limited number will be available on site. All are invited to attend. A Houze Symposium banquet ticket is not included in the conference registration package; tickets will be available for purchase for $55 until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, 23 January.

A reception from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, 7 January, will precede the AMS Annual Awards Banquet. The reception will be held in Exhibit Hall 4AB of the Washington State Convention Center.