Several of the labs and programs that make up NOAA Oceanic and Atmospheric Research received new names to better reflect their mission and contributions, thanks to a newly-announced reorganization effort. The reorganization, approved by Congress on January 14, became effective on April 2, 2020. The changes are being made to improve workplace efficiency by positioning NOAA…
Segayle Thompson, PhD, is the Hurricane Supplemental Coordinator in NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality. She aligns multi-line efforts in managing the Improving Forecasting and Assimilation (IFAA) portfolio of the FY18 Hurricane Supplemental and the Improving Forecasts of Hurricanes, Floods, and Wildfires (IFHFW) portfolio for the FY19 Supplemental. By Chantel Bivins, Web/Communications Specialist Segayle…
NOAA’s National Weather Service has created the The William M. Lapenta NWS Student Internship Program in remembrance of Dr. William Lapenta, former director of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) and Acting Director in NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ). The deadline for applying is 1/31/2020. Read below for more information. Eligibility…
The American Meteorological Society is hosting their 100th Annual Meeting in Boston, MA from January 12-16, 2020. Founded in 1919, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) is the nation’s premier scientific and professional organization promoting and disseminating information about the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrologic sciences. They have more than 13,000 members and this includes researchers, educators, students, enthusiasts, broadcasters…
As of October 2019, ten weather and climate disaster events across the United States (U.S.) have caused losses in excess of $1 billion each. That mix of tropical cyclones, severe storms, and flooding events resulted in the deaths of 39 people and had significant economic effects. Moreover, this is the fifth consecutive year in which…
By Chantel Bivins, Web/Communications Specialist How did you get where you are today, and who/what helped you along the way? I started as an International Affairs major at Northeastern University in Boston – I wanted to go into politics. After a year I left to attend community college where I got my AA in graphic design.…
William Michael Lapenta was born on September 21, 1961 and passed away on September 30, 2019 and in memory of Bill’s outstanding contributions to the atmospheric sciences and his passion for supporting the next generation of leaders in the field, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) has established a fund in his name. Donations to the…
NOAA OWAQ extends its sincerest condolences to the family of Dr. William (Bill) Lapenta, Acting Director of the NOAA Research Office of Weather and Air Quality. -Dr. Kandis Boyd, NOAA OWAQ Deputy Director Bill Lapenta helped to predict and prepare for some of nature’s most dangerous phenomena at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, heading…
From September 4th – 6th 2019, NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality will be hosting a Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) Research to Operations (R2O) Workshop in Silver Spring, MD. At the OWAQ Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) Research to Operations (R2O) workshop, we hope to foster lively and interactive discussion to nurture an understanding…
Tamara Battle is the Policy Coordinator for the Weather Act, in NOAA’s Office of Weather and Air Quality (OWAQ) in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her essential role in OWAQ involves working with researchers and subject matter experts across NOAA to create congressional reports required by the Weather Act, and briefing NOAA leadership on supporting activities and…