Public Outreach Events
Join us on an exciting science education journey!!!
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) Board on Outreach and Informal Education (BOIE) presents SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE.
SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE is a series of science education opportunities aimed at improving the scientific literacy of all community members across the country. The presentations will include both virtual and hybrid platforms and feature some of the most interesting and innovative professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Choice of topics will be guided by public interest and the interagency science literacy guides on the atmosphere, climate, ocean, and energy.
We will "kick-off" 2022 SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE with three evening webinars during the AMS Annual Meeting in Houston on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 01/24-26/22, 7:00 – 8:10 PM. Registration for each event is required. Educators will be provided with documentation for professional development records.
Monday, 01/24/22, 7:00-8:10 PM
Topic: “Water, friend or foe?”
Though water is needed for almost everything we do, too much of a good thing is not always better. Flooding is the main focus of this webinar.
Speakers: Katie Landry, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Margaret Mooney, University of Wisconsin
Guest Host: Anthony Yanez - Meteorologist KPRC 2 (NBC)
Tuesday, 01/25/22, 7:00-8:10 PM
Topic: “Too Hot…Too Cold”
Goldilocks would be disappointed in the temperature extremes some communities are experiencing. In this webinar, the Urban Heat Island Effect and the February 2021 Freeze across Texas will be discussed.
Speakers: Kevin Czajkowski, University of Toledo; James Doss-Gollin, Rice University
Guest Host: John Dawson - Meteorologist KRIV-TV FOX26
Wednesday, 01/26/22, 7:00-8:10 PM
Topic: “The Air You Breathe”
You know you need air to survive, but what if the quality of that air is in question? Air quality, in general, and air quality around Houston, specifically, will be examined.
Speakers: Laura Judd, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Doug Boyer, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Guest Host: David Tillman - Chief Forecaster ABC13
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- Weather-Ready Nation Scout Event
Sunday, 9 January 2022, 12:30–4:30 PM Central | Virtual Event
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- AMS Weather Band Community and Citizen Science Symposium
21-22 January 2022, Virtual Symposium