Events

How to Become a Better Presenter
How to Become a Better Presenter

Monday, 7 January 2019, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
North 231C

This mini-workshop is designed to enable participants to use simple guidelines to create more memorable and effective presentations for conference audiences.

Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Monday)
Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Monday)

Monday, 7 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hall 4

We 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.

NWA Research Operations Nexus (RON) Meetup - Honoring the legacy of Ronald W. Przybylinski
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 120AB

The RON provides the opportunity for an interactive "meetup" between research and operational meteorologists. 

Ribbon Cutting, Exhibits Opening Reception, and Corporate Patron Recognition
Ribbon Cutting, Opening Reception, and Corporate Patron Recognition

Monday, 7 January 2019, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Hall 5

Get 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!

Fifth Annual Speed Networking Event for Students and Early Career Professionals
Fifth Annual Speed Networking Event for Students and Early Career Professionals

Monday, 7 January 2019, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Room N120AB

The 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.

Sedona Red Rocks Tour
Sedona Red Rocks Tour

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location TBD

This is a great chance to experience the natural and historical beauty of the Sedona Red Rocks and Native American ruins.

Guest Coffee
Guest Coffee

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel Hospitality Suite 428

All 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.

Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Tuesday Session)
Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Tuesday Session)

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Hall 5

All are encouraged to stop by the AMS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall to meet AMS President Roger M. Wakimoto.

Women in the Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon
Women in Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
North 120AB

The 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.

Tags: Diversity
Exceptional Undergraduate Presentations
Exceptional Undergraduate Presentations

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
North 122BC

For the first time ever, select undergraduate presentations will be featured during the main conference in a special oral session entitled Exceptional Undergraduate Student Presentations.

Daily Weather Briefings (Tuesday Session)
Daily Weather Briefings (Tuesday Session)

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 12:45 p.m.–1:05 p.m.
North 132ABC

The 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. 

Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Tuesday)
Formal Poster Viewing Reception (Tuesday)

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hall 4

We 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.

Book Talks @ Authors Corner (Tuesday)
Book Talks @ Authors Corner (Tuesday)

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
AMS Resource Center

Come 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.

University Night Receptions
University Night Receptions

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sheraton Hotel

Inez Fung Dinner
Inez Fung Dinner

Tuesday, 8 January 2019, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
West 213AB

The 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.

Guest Coffee
Guest Coffee

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel Hospitality Suite 428

All 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.

Tree Planting Guest Volunteer Project
Guest Volunteer Project

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Steele Indian School Park

AMS 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. 

Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Wednesday Session)
Meet President Roger M. Wakimoto (Wednesday Session)

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Hall 5

All are encouraged to stop by the AMS Resource Center in the Exhibit Hall to meet AMS President Roger M. Wakimoto.

Anthes Luncheon
Anthes Luncheon

Wednesday, 9 January, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
West 213AB

Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets when preregistering since only a limited number will be available on site. All are invited to attend.

Daily Weather Briefings (Wednesday Session)
Daily Weather Briefings (Wednesday Session)

Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 12:45 p.m.–1:05 p.m.
North 132ABC

These 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.