For the week: March 20 — 26, 2006
Did You Know?
Great
Britain was the first county to issue postage stamps, so theirs are
the only
stamps in the world not to bear the name of the country of origin.
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Colloquium: The Department colloquium this week will be presented by Dave Kimmel of the University of Maryland on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Regional scale climate forcing of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem dynamics." The Department's weekly colloquium schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Mark Guishard will defend his Ph.D. thesis on Friday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. (NOTE TIME CORRECTION) in 529 Walker. The title of his talk is "Atlantic Subtropical Storms: Climatology and Characteristics." Prospective graduate student, Lindsay Sheridan, will be visiting the Department on Thursday, March 23. Please review Linda Porta's email to sign up. A faculty workshop, "How to Apply for a Fulbright," will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the Nittany Lion Inn Alumni Lounge. Grants are appropriate for scholars at all stages, including experienced teachers/scholars (even those with modest publishing records), recent Ph.D.s, and retired faculty. [More about the Fulbright program]. The 2006 PSUBAMS T-Shirt sale has begun! To view the T-shirt design, please take a look at it [here] or on the table in the Weather Station outside Marisa's office. This T-shirt will come in two styles; one will feature a navy shirt with white lettering and the other will be grey with blue lettering. The cost is $10/shirt. Please place an order by filling out a sign-up sheet posted on the table outside Marisa's office or by the 4th, 5th, and 6th floor elevators. Please be complete when signing up, being sure to include the size(s) and quantity of each style you want. The sale will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, so be sure to sign up soon! You may pay when you sign-up by making a check out to "Zack Byko" and placing it in an envelope outside Marisa's office. Cash or check will also be accepted upon delivery of the shirt. Please direct any questions to Zack Byko, zmb102@psu.edu. Fundamentals of Atmospheric Radiation: An Introduction with 400 Problems by Craig F. Bohren and Eugene E. Clothiaux is now available as a pre-release at Amazon.com. We have applied for approval of updates to the Meteorology option requirements. The new option requirements are available by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/courses/options1.html The Meteorology Spring Banquet has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at the Ramada Inn. Details will be forthcoming. Chi Epsilon Pi spring initiation will be held on Wed., March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in 105 Walker. all current Chi Epsilon Pi members and new initiates are invited to attend. Pizza, pop, chips, and cake will provided. A fun game will follow after dinner. An international field campaign (MILAGRO) is taking place from March 1 - 30 to conduct measurements of pollutants and other trace gases, aerosol particles, and to study the atmospheric processes leading to the formation of secondary aerosols from precursor gases, and the transport and transformations of these gases and aerosols on local, regional, and global scales. Anne Thompson and Robert Long are currently stationed in Mexico City as part of the INTEX-B campaign of MILAGRO. Brett Taubman is stationed in Houston, TX with Penn State's mobile trailer containing a scientific laboratory. INTEX-B will focus on the long-range transport of pollution, global atmospheric photochemistry, and the effects of aerosols and clouds on radiation and climate. The campaign will include observations from two aircraft, a DC-8 and a C-130, as well as satellites. The larger DC-8 aircraft, which will house Bill Brune's instrumentation, will provide comprehensive observations of chemistry and aerosols using both direct air sampling and laser remote sensing. More information on the MILAGRO campaign can be found by visiting: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/milagro/ Alumnus George Bryan ('96, '98, '03) has been selected as a recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award for 2006 in honor of his professional accomplishments. This University-wide award is a permanent title authorized by the Board of Trustees. George has been invited back to Penn State on April 6 and 7 to share his experiences with students, faculty, and staff. [More Info] The Meteorology Department will be phasing in a new
required three-credit course, Principles of Atmospheric Measurement,
Meteo 440W, beginning in the Fall '06 semester. Meteo
440W will replace the two 1-credit courses, Meteo 445 and Meteo
446, but the total number of credits to graduate (121) will
not change. Please view the announcement regarding the prerequisites
and who should register for it and when. (This link will open
in a separate window.) [440W
Course Announcement].
Colloquium: The Department colloquium this week will be presented by Dave Kimmel of the University of Maryland on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Regional scale climate forcing of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem dynamics." The Department's weekly colloquium schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Mark Guishard will defend his Ph.D. thesis on Friday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. (NOTE TIME CORRECTION) in 529 Walker. The title of his talk is "Atlantic Subtropical Storms: Climatology and Characteristics."
Earth and Mineral Sciences Library Spring 2006 Video Series (held Wednesdays at 12:15 in 105 Deike. [View List] Buy an EMS Dining Card and support the EMS United Way campaign. Cards cost $10 each and are good for freebies and/or discounts at a variety of restaurants and vendors around town.
"Taking it to the Extreme" -- PSU meteorology student, Brian Clark, climbs to new heights with internship at the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory [Read Article] The NWS in State College has moved to their new offices. Please note their new address and phone: National Weather Service Archived News: The weekly news is archived. See the link at the bottom of the page to access the archives.
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Colloquium: The Department colloquium this week will be presented by Dave Kimmel of the University of Maryland on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Regional scale climate forcing of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem dynamics." The Department's weekly colloquium schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html Mark Guishard will defend his Ph.D. thesis on Friday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. (NOTE TIME CORRECTION) in 529 Walker. The title of his talk is "Atlantic Subtropical Storms: Climatology and Characteristics." Prospective graduate student, Lindsay Sheridan, will be visiting the Department on Thursday, March 23. Please review Linda Porta's email to sign up. Congratulations to Brian Reen who is the recipient of Arnulf I. Muan Graduate Fellowship in Earth and Mineral Sciences! This fellowship is given to select students who exhibit academic excellence and who are currently enrolled full-time within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Graduate Exhibition 2006! This year's Graduate Poster Exhibition will be held at the HUB on Sunday March 26, 2006 and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Meteorology Spring Banquet has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at the Ramada Inn. Details will be forthcoming. The 2006 PSUBAMS T-Shirt sale has begun! To view the T-shirt design, please take a look at it [here] or on the table in the Weather Station outside Marisa's office. This T-shirt will come in two styles; one will feature a navy shirt with white lettering and the other will be grey with blue lettering. The cost is $10/shirt. Please place an order by filling out a sign-up sheet posted on the table outside Marisa's office or by the 4th, 5th, and 6th floor elevators. Please be complete when signing up, being sure to include the size(s) and quantity of each style you want. The sale will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, so be sure to sign up soon! You may pay when you sign-up by making a check out to "Zack Byko" and placing it in an envelope outside Marisa's office. Cash or check will also be accepted upon delivery of the shirt. Please direct any questions to Zack Byko, zmb102@psu.edu. The next PhD Candidacy Exam will be given next on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Students who intend on taking this exam should sign up by Monday, April 17, 2006 by sending an e-mail to me at hns@psu.edu. In this e-mail, please include the following information: Name I will hold a meeting in late April or early May, 2006 with those students taking the next exam to talk about logistics and to answer any questions that the students might have. Chi Epsilon Pi spring initiation will be held on Wed., March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in 105 Walker. all current Chi Epsilon Pi members and new initiates are invited to attend. Pizza, pop, chips, and cake will provided. A fun game will follow after dinner. Register and prepare your resume
for Career Days now! We'd like to have all resumes posted
for recruiters to view online by Friday, March 24. Start working
on your resume now and turn it in to Rhonda in the main office
or to Lynn in 501A by Friday, March 24.
Meteorology Career Days will be held on Wed.
April 5 and Thurs. April 6. [Registration]
Voices 2006 is an annual conference for women graduate students. Students, faculty, and professionals are invited to network and interact with peers and colleagues in science and engineering. The next PSUBAMS meeting will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in 135 Reber Building. Our featured speaker will be AccuWeather's Elliot Abrams, who will be speaking on the role of weather in the American Revolution. This should be an interesting presentation on a historical topic not usually discussed in the world of meteorology. Everyone is invited to attend. As always, food and drink will be served. If you have any questions, please direct them to Zack Byko, zmb102@psu.edu. Deadlines and Important Dates:
NEW!
FALL 2006 COURSES
 Colloquium: The Department colloquium this week will be presented by Dave Kimmel of the University of Maryland on Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m. in 112 Walker. The title of his talk is "Regional scale climate forcing of Chesapeake Bay ecosystem dynamics." The Department's weekly colloquium schedule can be viewed by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/events/MeteoColloq.html "Taking it to the Extreme" -- PSU meteorology student, Brian Clark, climbs to new heights with internship at the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory [Read Article] Register and prepare your resume for Career Days now! We'd like to have all resumes posted for recruiters to view online by Friday, March 24. Start working on your resume now and turn it in to Rhonda in the main office or to Lynn in 501A by Friday, March 24. Meteorology Career Days will be held on Wed. April 5 and Thurs. April 6. [Registration] The University Spring Career Day will take place on Tuesday, March 28 from 1-6 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center. EMS Career Day Recruiter Reception: The EMS Undergraduate Student Council has invited the companies attending the University Career Day to its Spring Recruiter Reception on Tuesday, March 28 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Deike Mineral Museum. The purpose of this reception is to allow EMS students to network with recruiters and make some valuable connections. Business attire for this event is encouraged. Hot hors d'oeuvres will be served. Each recruiter will be given a CD containing resumes of EMS students. If you'd like your resume included on the CD, email it to Ricardo Torres at rjt185@psu.edu with your name, major, and current year (sr., jr., etc.) by Thursday, March 23. Documents in Microsoft Word and PDF format are preferred. The 2006 PSUBAMS T-Shirt sale has begun! To view the T-shirt design, please take a look at it [here] or on the table in the Weather Station outside Marisa's office. This T-shirt will come in two styles; one will feature a navy shirt with white lettering and the other will be grey with blue lettering. The cost is $10/shirt. Please place an order by filling out a sign-up sheet posted on the table outside Marisa's office or by the 4th, 5th, and 6th floor elevators. Please be complete when signing up, being sure to include the size(s) and quantity of each style you want. The sale will end at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, so be sure to sign up soon! You may pay when you sign-up by making a check out to "Zack Byko" and placing it in an envelope outside Marisa's office. Cash or check will also be accepted upon delivery of the shirt. Please direct any questions to Zack Byko, zmb102@psu.edu. Lockheed Martin Scholarships for Women. Ten $1,000 scholarships are available. Applications are due April 3, 2006. For more information on these scholarships refer to the information posted at the WISE Institute (last year's application info) or the announcement posted in Jon Merritt's EMS Announcements, Spring 2006, Volume 9. A summer REU at the University of Colorado-Boulder is available for undergraduates on topics related to Environmental Fluids: Science, Assessment, and Treatment. Potential research topics include drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, stream ecology, acid mine drainage impacts, site remediation, air pollution, groundwater modeling, fluid mechanics, and hydroclimatology. Read more about this opportunity by visiting: http://spot.colorado.edu/~bielefel/REU.html. Review of applicants will begin on March 15, but applications will be accepted through April 21 or until all positions are filled. The Meteorology Spring Banquet has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at the Ramada Inn. Details will be forthcoming. The next PSUBAMS meeting will be held on Thursday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. in 135 Reber Building. Our featured speaker will be AccuWeather's Elliot Abrams, who will be speaking on the role of weather in the American Revolution. This should be an interesting presentation on a historical topic not usually discussed in the world of meteorology. Everyone is invited to attend. As always, food and drink will be served. If you have any questions, please direct them to Zack Byko, zmb102@psu.edu. Chi Epsilon Pi spring initiation will be held on Wed., March 29 at 7:00 p.m. in 105 Walker. all current Chi Epsilon Pi members and new initiates are invited to attend. Pizza, pop, chips, and cake will provided. A fun game will follow after dinner. We have applied for approval of updates to the Meteorology option requirements. The new option requirements are available by visiting: http://www.met.psu.edu/dept/courses/options1.html GEOTIMES Internship: Geotimes, the monthly news magazine of the earth sciences, is now accepting applications for its 2006 summer internship. (Deadline for application is April 7.) Candidates interested in science writing and journalism with an earth sciences background are encouraged to apply. The 12- week long internship is based at the American Geological Institute in Alexandria, VA and includes a $3,500 stipend. The announcement can be found by visiting: http://www.geotimes.org/internship.html Congratulations to Stephen Nicholls who won the "Best Undergraduate Paper" award at the AMS 14th Conference on Interaction of the Sea and Atmosphere at the AMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA last week. The talk was titled "Tropical Dendritic Cumulus: An Observational Analysis," by Nicholls and Young. Struggling with your Meteo classes? Your fellow students are here to help. We also have a tutor for calculus (Math 140/141) See the [Meteorology Tutoring List for Spring 2006.] Please remember to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application by April 15 in order to be eligible for need-based scholarships. Students who wish to be eligible for College scholarships should also complete the scholarship application on the EMS website: http://www.ems.psu.edu/students/application.html If you are doing internship this semester or this summer and need a letter from the Department to the company hosting the internship, please see Rhonda Spychalski in 502 Walker. She can provide you with the letter you need. The American Meteorological Society is now publishing on their website meeting summaries for PSUBAMS. You can find the first installment under "December 2005" on the AMS Local Chapter News page found at http://www.ametsoc.org/amschaps/news.html. Two meteorology undergraduate students, Joshua Walker and Amber Ortega, have been accepted into the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (also known as the McNair Scholars Program). This program is designed to prepare minority students in all disciplines for a Ph.D. program and was established in memory of Ronald E. McNair, the African-American astronaut who died in the Challenger space shuttle accident. This internationally-renowned program is available to students at nearly 200 universities and consists of GRE preparation, summer research, and a chance to network with thousands of other Ph.D.-bound students. Congratulations to Joshua and Amber on their acceptance into the McNair Scholars program. [More about the McNair Scholars Program.] The Undergraduate Exhibition will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park. This annual event is open to all Penn State undergraduate students, with entries judged in seven categories: Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts), Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, Performance, Physical Sciences, Public Scholarship, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Become a student member of the AMS: NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program: Applications for this scholarship (only in it's second year) are due in May. Relatively few students apply for these scholarships, so when Penn Stater's apply, they have a fairly good success. Up to $28,425 is available per student: Up to $8,000 of academic assistance per year for full-time study during the junior and senior years; a 10-week, paid ($650/week) internship during the intervening summer; housing subsidy during the internship; round-trip travel to the internship site; and travel expenses to the Hollings scholarship program conference. Last year, three Penn State Meteorology students were awarded this scholarship. Junior and senior students are eligible. For more information visit: http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship/ Deadlines and Important Dates:
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