For the week: January 10 — 16, 2005
Random Fact of the Week:
Canada
has the longest coastline of any country. It is 56,453 miles long.
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Colloquia: This week's Departmental colloquium by Dan Kirk-Davidoff of the University of Maryland, will take place on Thursday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Can We Use the Fluctuation Dissipation Theorem to Predict Climate Sensitivity?" The Department's weekly colloquia schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Congratulations to Jenni Evans, who has been elected to the Council of the American Meteorological Society for a three year term! The Penn State Alumni Reception at the Annual AMS meeting in San Diego will be held on Tuesday, January 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, Marina Ballroom E, 3rd Level, South Tower. 2005 Dean Edward Steidle Scholar Award: To be eligible for this award, a student must be a truly outstanding scholar in the College of EMS, plan to go to graduate school, and have completed six semesters of study by mid-year. Nominations should be initiated by a faculty member. While the section process typically emphasizes exceptional performance in course work, other factors that could be used to distinguish a candidate--research accomplishments, unusual creativity of a scholarly nature, powerful and unique intellectual breadth, or unusually scholarly accomplishments in adverse circumstances--can also be important selection criteria. For additional information, visit the EMS Dean's Office in 116 Deike Bldg. or all 865-6546. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2005.
Colloquia: This week's Departmental colloquium by Dan Kirk-Davidoff of the University of Maryland, will take place on Thursday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Can We Use the Fluctuation Dissipation Theorem to Predict Climate Sensitivity?" The Department's weekly colloquia schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html
Ken Davis has been awarded a 2005-2006 John T. Ryan, Jr. Faculty Fellowship. The Ryan Fellowships were created to provide supplementary funds to outstanding members of the EMS faculty to assist them in continuing and furthering their contributions in teaching, research, and public service. Cruise to Alaska with EMS! An Alaskan cruise has been planned for EMS members and alumni from June 17-24, 2005. Cost and more information can be found by visiting: http://www.clippercruise.com/pennstate/alaska.asp. Support EMS Student council--buy an EMS sweatshirt or travel mug! The sweatshirt ($35) is blue hooded and comes in medium, large, or extra-large and has Earth and Mineral Sciences embroidered in the top left corner of the front side, with the letters EMS in bold. The mug ($8) is 16 oz. and is made with thermal insulating material. The mug also features the seal of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. For pictures and more information, visit: http://www.ems.psu.edu/sc/sale.html
Read what Penn
State Meteorology alumnus, Joel Gratz (B.S. 2003),
has to say about his experiences at the AMS Summer Policy Colloquium
in Washington D.C. An article about the Colloquium and his trip
to D.C. shortly thereafter as an AMS Fellowship award winner, are
published in the November issue of The Bulletin of the American
Meteorological Society. [Full
Article Lee
Grenci has been quoted in an article appearing in a November
issue of Popular Science magazine. To see the article visit:
Meteorology
alumnus, Dennis Newton, has been selected by the
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) as the
recipient of the 2005 Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award.
[Full
Story View the [Photo Gallery] for pictures from John Diercks' retirement announcement at the Department's WinterFest. Aaron and Andrew Ulrich, Meteorology juniors, are invited to CN8 for a live interview! [View the video clip] U.S.
Postal Service issues Cloud Stamps: If
you haven't seen them yet, view them here... The Climate Prediction Center (NCEP) has asked the PA State Climatology Office to host the 30th Annual Meeting of the Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop in the Fall of 2005. The meeting will be held at the Nittany Lion Inn from Monday through Friday, October 17-21, 2005. The link to this year's meeting, which was held in Madison, WI, can be found by visiting: http://www.meteor.wisc.edu/calendar/content/cdwkshp.html Please consider attending next Fall's meeting and encouraging your students to get involved as well. There will be daily poster sessions (about 25 new posters each day) and presentations (about 50 total) on a wide range of climate prediction research matters. Paul Knight is coordinating the "hosting" with CPC and would be glad to answer any questions regarding the event. Archived News: The weekly news is archived. See the link at the bottom of the page to access the archives.
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Colloquia: This week's Departmental colloquium by Dan Kirk-Davidoff of the University of Maryland, will take place on Thursday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Can We Use the Fluctuation Dissipation Theorem to Predict Climate Sensitivity?" The Department's weekly colloquia schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Get a head start in preparing for Meteorology Career Days! Start putting together your resume now! Meteorology Career Days is scheduled for March 22-24. The Penn State Alumni Reception at the Annual AMS meeting in San Diego will be held on Tuesday, January 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, Marina Ballroom E, 3rd Level, South Tower. Wilson
Award for Outstanding Teaching in the College of EMS. You
are invited and encouraged to nominate an EMS faculty member for
the 2005 Matthew J. and Anne C. Wilson Outstanding Teaching Award.
Please submit a letter of nomination signed by one or more students
to Dean Eric J. Barron, 116 Deike Building, no later than February
15, 2005. For a list of faculty members
who have already received nomination, please [click
here]. The Svalbard Research Experience for Undergraduates Project is offering exciting opportunities for students to participate in polar science research on the arctic island of Svalbard, Norway. Participants will calibrate the record of Holocene climate change contained in glacial-fed Lake Linne by studying the modern glacial, fluvial, and lacustrine systems. The program will run from approximately 15 July to 21 August 2005. Application deadline is 15 January 2005. For more details about this REU, visit: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/go/svalbard. Interested students may contact Al Werner or Steve Roof at svalbard@mtholyoke.edu with any questions. Weatherworks
in Hackettstown, NJ is looking for an undergraduate Meteorology
major to participate in a paid internship from November 2004 - Spring
2005. If a qualified undergraduate is not found, graduate students
will be considered. [More
Info Deadlines: Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships: The University Fellowship Office is now accepting nominations for the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program, one of the largest and most competitive scholarship programs in the country. College seniors at more than 2,000 accredited institutions in America, and alumni who have graduated from those institutions since May 2000, are eligible for the scholarships, which can total as much as $50,000 per year for up to six years. Visit: www.jackkentcookefoundation.org for more information. SPRING 2005 COURSES
Colloquia: This week's Departmental colloquium by Dan Kirk-Davidoff of the University of Maryland, will take place on Thursday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Can We Use the Fluctuation Dissipation Theorem to Predict Climate Sensitivity?" The Department's weekly colloquia schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Get a head start in preparing for Meteorology Career Days! Start putting together your resume now! Meteorology Career Days is scheduled for March 22-24. This past summer, Meteorology junior, Francis Kredensor, attended a conference sponsored by the International Commission on History of Meteorology (ICHM) in Polling, Germany. Follow the link below to read about his experience at the conference. [http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/undprog/Kredensor_F_ICHM.html] The Penn State Alumni Reception at the Annual AMS meeting in San Diego will be held on Tuesday, January 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, Marina Ballroom E, 3rd Level, South Tower. Weatherworks
in Hackettstown, NJ is looking for an undergraduate Meteorology
major to participate in a paid internship from November 2004 - Spring
2005. If a qualified undergraduate is not found, graduate students
will be considered. [More
Info 2005 Ellen Steidle Achievement Awards: The Ellen Steidle Achievement Awards recognize junior and senior EMS students whose activities have contributed to the mission of the college. The Senior Award is $1200, and the Junior Award is $800. Students in good academic standing with at least two semesters as an EMS major may be nominated. If you wish to be nominated for an award, contact a faculty member in your major or the adviser of a student organization to which you belong. For additional information, visit the EMS Dean's Office in 116 Deike Building or call 865-6546. Nominations are being accepted now through February 15, 2005. Wilson
Award for Outstanding Teaching in the College of EMS. You
are invited and encouraged to nominate an EMS faculty member for
the 2005 Matthew J. and Anne C. Wilson Outstanding Teaching Award.
Please submit a letter of nomination signed by one or more students
to Dean Eric J. Barron, 116 Deike Building, no
later than February 15, 2005. For a list of faculty members
who have already received nomination, please [click
here] William Grundy Haven Memorial Award Student Paper Competition: Undergraduates in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences are invited to submit papers for this competition First prize is $1,000; second prize is $750; and third prize is $500, and there are up to four honorable mention awards of $250. Pick up instructions from Tena Ishler in the Meteorology main office (502 Walker) or in the Dean's Office, 116 Deike Building. The aim of the competition is to encourage excellence in writing by students in the College of EMS. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2005. 2005 Dean Edward Steidle Scholar Award: To be eligible for this award, a student must be a truly outstanding scholar in the College of EMS, plan to go to graduate school, and have completed six semesters of study by mid-year. While the section process typically emphasizes exceptional performance in course work, other factors that could be used to distinguish a candidate--research accomplishments, unusual creativity of a scholarly nature, powerful and unique intellectual breadth, or unusually scholarly accomplishments in adverse circumstances--can also be important selection criteria. If you wish to be nominated, contact a faculty member in your major. For additional information, visit the EMS Dean's Office in 116 Deike Bldg. or all 865-6546. The nomination deadline is February 15, 2005. Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships: The University Fellowship Office is now accepting nominations for the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program, one of the largest and most competitive scholarship programs in the country. College seniors at more than 2,000 accredited institutions in America, and alumni who have graduated from those institutions since May 2000, are eligible for the scholarships, which can total as much as $50,000 per year for up to six years. Visit: www.jackkentcookefoundation.org for more information. It's not too late to apply for Spring and/or Summer 2005 Co-op positions. Visit the Eberly College of Science Co-op Office in 520 Thomas Building for more information. The coop program also has a website: http://www.science.psu.edu/coop/ Deadlines: SPRING 2005 COURSES
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Meteo 597A: The Structure of Atmospheric Boundary Layers
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