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The American Meteorological Society

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Pushing for accurate weather education, information, and forecasting

Claire Dominguez

Group One, SPCH-1315-52001

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My Connection to the AMS

  • Professor Steve McCauley
  • Formerly worked at WFAA

  • Pete Delkus, Chief Meteorologist at WFAA
  • AMS Certified-- what does this mean?

  • New Member of the AMS

My Connection

Mission Statment

To advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for the benefit of society

American Meteorological Society mission statement

An Introduction to the AMS

Founded by Charles Franklin Brooks, the American Meteorological Society first convened in 1919

  • Weather enthusiasts; government support
  • Less than 600 members
  • First Weather Bulletin sent out

What is

the AMS?

World War II + AMS = ?

World War II

Meteorologists played a role in the successes of the Allied Forces during WWII

  • Planning military operations
  • Ensuring safety

AMS saw a surge of interest during/after the war

  • Civilians, professionals alike
  • Organization needed
  • Activites increased

First Scientific Journal established

Photo shows soldiers collecting weather data in the Caribbeans, an integral part of determining global weather patterns

Current Events @ AMS

The AMS has grown significantly since its' founding

  • 13,000+ members
  • Numerous scientific journals
  • Dozens of conferences
  • Expanded educational outreach

We will explore these aspects more...

Current Events

Activities

What does the Society do?

With the goal of advancing atmospheric sciences, the AMS has a vast array of sponsored activities, according to their 501(c) forms

Memebership to the AMS

In order to become a member of the AMS, you must do the following

  • Have a passion for atmospheric sciences
  • Sign up online
  • Optional: pay dues

Even as a non-paying member, you can access many of the perks of joining the AMS

Membership

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Meetings with the AMS

Every year, the AMS convenes in one event

  • 4,000 in 2019
  • Each year is themed

AMS 2023: Data: Driving Science. Informing Decisions. Enriching Humanity.

  • Conferences and Symposia
  • Any subcategory of Meteorology
  • Short Courses
  • Data driven
  • Networking Opportunities

Meetings

Journals

Academic Journals sponsored by the AMS

Education with the AMS

The AMS offers a vast amount of educational resources for teachers

  • Not just for Meteorology!
  • Certified training
  • Hands-on field training
  • K-12 -> Undergraduate Level
  • Coursework
  • Projects

Education

Certification

AMS Certification

The AMS offers many ways to get certified

  • Mark of excellence
  • Cost, test, AMS board review

  • Certified AMS Teacher Program (CAT)
  • Certified Brodcast Meteorologist Program (CBM)
  • Pete Delkus!
  • Certified Consulting Meteorologist Program (CCM)

Getting involved

Getting Involved

In addition to joining the national chapter, you can get involved at the local level

  • North Texas Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association
  • Hosts meetings / lectures
  • Holds community events

Weather Students

the AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

If you are interested in Meteorology, this is the organization to join

As a student, there are many perks:

- $10 a year with verified enrollment

- Scholarship opportunities

- Community of professionals to further your education on the topic

- Many other college councils

Sources Used

https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/about-ams/ams-history/history-of-the-ams/ 

https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/103/9/bams.103.issue-9.xml

https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/weather-service

https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Random-Walk-Through-AMS-Meeting

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