Events
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- How to Become a Better Presenter
Monday, 7 January 2019, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
North 231CThis mini-workshop is designed to enable participants to use simple guidelines to create more memorable and effective presentations for conference audiences.
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- Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Monday)
Monday, 7 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hall 4We encourage all attendees to take the opportunity to grab a snack and coffee and spend this extended afternoon break networking with colleagues and viewing the hundreds of posters on display in the poster hall. Poster displays are grouped by conference and change each day.
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- NWA Research Operations Nexus (RON) Meetup - Honoring the legacy of Ronald W. Przybylinski
Monday, 7 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
North Ballroom 120ABThe RON provides the opportunity for an interactive "meetup" between research and operational meteorologists.
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- Ribbon Cutting, Opening Reception, and Corporate Patron Recognition
Monday, 7 January 2019, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Hall 5Get your first look at new technology, publications, and programs featured in the largest exhibit space devoted to the weather, water, and climate sciences. Meet your peers over light refreshments, and visit the AMS Resource Center for a piece of AMS Birthday cake and for AMS souvenirs!
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- Fifth Annual Speed Networking Event for Students and Early Career Professionals
Monday, 7 January 2019, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Room N120ABThe Speed Networking Event allows students and early professionals to network with mentors. The speed networking will be followed by a social with light hors d'oeuvres, providing a great time for open networking.
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- Sedona Red Rocks Tour
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location TBDThis is a great chance to experience the natural and historical beauty of the Sedona Red Rocks and Native American ruins.
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- Guest Coffee
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel Hospitality Suite 428All guests of registered attendees are invited to stop by to meet other guests. This event will include coffee and a presentation from Visit Phoenix so guests can plan to make the most of their trip.
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- Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Tuesday Session)
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Hall 5All are encouraged to stop by the AMS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall to meet AMS President Roger M. Wakimoto.
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- Women in Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
North 120ABThe 2019 Women in the Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon will focus on the importance of inclusion and diversity in atmospheric and computational science and related fields. All are encouraged to attend this luncheon.
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- Exceptional Undergraduate Presentations
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
North 122BCFor the first time ever, select undergraduate presentations will be featured during the main conference in a special oral session entitled Exceptional Undergraduate Student Presentations.
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- Daily Weather Briefings (Tuesday Session)
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:45 p.m.–1:05 p.m.
North 132ABCThe focus of these 15–20-minute briefings will be on near- and short-term weather impacting the Southwest, including the Phoenix, AZ, area, and extreme weather affecting urban or other vulnerable areas across the globe.
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- Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Tuesday)
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hall 4We encourage all attendees to take the opportunity to grab a snack and coffee and spend this extended afternoon break networking with colleagues and viewing the hundreds of posters on display in the poster hall. Poster displays are grouped by conference and change each day.
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- Book Talks @ Authors Corner (Tuesday)
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
AMS Resource CenterCome to the "AMS Books Authors Corner" at the Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall during poster breaks for engaging discussions on some of the most influential meteorologists, storms, advances, and impacts of the last 100 years.
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- University Night Receptions
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sheraton Hotel
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- Inez Fung Dinner
Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
West 213ABThe Symposium banquet ticket is not included in the conference registration package—attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets when preregistering since only a limited number will be available on site.
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- Guest Coffee
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel Hospitality Suite 428All guests of registered attendees are invited to stop by to meet other guests. This event will include coffee and a presentation from Visit Phoenix so guests can plan to make the most of their trip.
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- Guest Volunteer Project
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Steele Indian School ParkAMS is teaming up with The City of Phoenix, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, and Verizon Green for a tree planting volunteer event at Steele Indian School Park. A bus will be available to take attendees to and from the event.
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- Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Wednesday Session)
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Hall 5All are encouraged to stop by the AMS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall to meet AMS President Roger M. Wakimoto.
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- Anthes Luncheon
Wednesday, 9 January, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
West 213ABAttendees are encouraged to purchase tickets when preregistering since only a limited number will be available on site. All are invited to attend.
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- Daily Weather Briefings (Wednesday Session)
Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 12:45 p.m.–1:05 p.m.
North 132ABCThese 30-minute briefings will provide analyses and forecasts of major national weather features and impacts, with focus on near- and short-term weather impacting the Southwest, including the Phoenix, AZ, area, and extreme weather affecting urban or other vulnerable areas across the globe.