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19-898: The National Weather Association is, along with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), one of the two principal meteorological organizations in the USA. The NWA focuses on operational meteorology, i.e., weather forecasting and the application of forecasts to human affairs. To accomplish this, the Association's objectives are: There are dozens of local and student chapters of the National Weather Association. The national organization, as well as some local chapters, conduct conferences on various aspects of operational meteorology (i.e., weather forecasting and presentation). The NWA's primary assembly

38-545: A different science museum each year ahead of their annual meeting. Like the AMS' Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal, the NWA also has a Seal of Approval for broadcasters. Sealholders must pass a multiple choice test on meteorological principles and submit tapes to a panel of fellow weathercasters for review. Unlike the AMS seal , a college degree in meteorology or the physical sciences

57-536: A large number national and international meetings, specialized conferences and workshops. Annually, more than 6,000 people attend AMS meetings covering science, technology and applications in the atmospheric and related oceanographic and hydrologic sciences. In addition to the AMS Annual Meeting, the most recent of which was held in Baltimore, Maryland, United States , during 28 January to 1 February 2024,

76-611: A number of specialty meetings are held each year. AMS records oral presentations given at its meetings and posts them online for anyone to view free of charge. Over thirty conferences and symposia are held concurrently during the AMS Annual Meeting, during which more than 2000 Oral Presentations are given, and more than 1000 Posters are presented by both professionals and students. The AMS Annual Meeting also features an exhibits program, where companies, universities, and organizations participate. The AMS Education Program offers training, workshops, and undergraduate course curriculum to educate

95-419: Is a member of Crossref , Portico, CHORUS, and CLOCKSS. The AMS Policy Program works to increase public understanding of the role of scientific information in societal advancement and helps policy-makers ground their decisions in the best available scientific knowledge. It carries out research, holds periodic briefings that allow experts to inform policy makers directly on established scientific understanding and

114-726: Is also an network of 94 local and student AMS chapters. AMS headquarters is located at 45 Beacon Street adjacent to the Boston Common in Boston , Massachusetts . The headquarters building was designed by Charles Bulfinch as the third Harrison Gray Otis House in 1806 and was purchased and renovated by AMS in 1958, with staff moving into the building in 1960. In 2012, AMS purchased the building next door at 44 Beacon Street, also designed by Bulfinch. AMS also maintains an office in Washington, D.C. , at 1200 New York Avenue NW inside

133-401: Is not required, although there is a minimum experience requirement (a broadcaster must have three full years of on-air experience, or two full years of five-day-a-week forecasting, to qualify for the seal). The NWA also offers a digital seal, with the goal of distinguishing scientifically based credible weather content on the internet from all others. The National Weather Association publishes

152-686: Is the NWA Annual Meeting . The NWA awards scholarships and grants to mostly undergraduate students, but they do award some scholarships and grants to graduate students majoring in meteorology or a related field of study. The NWA also annually bestows awards to outstanding practicing meteorologists. NWA engages in advocacy activities, such as releasing policy statements on topics including use of storm shelters , climate change , FCC broadcasting issues, and positions on weather observation systems. The organization also hosts WeatherReadyFest , an annual public outreach event which draws thousands to

171-650: The AAAS headquarters. The American Meteorological Society is not to be confused with the American Meteor Society , a group of volunteers who observe and track meteors and fireballs. AMS maintains five professional certification programs. The Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) sets a professional standard in broadcast meteorology. The Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) establishes high standards of technical competence, character, and experience for consultants who provide advice in meteorology to

190-651: The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Medal . AMS also awards more than $ 100,000 annually in undergraduate and graduate level scholarships and fellowships. AMS publishes twelve peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as books and monographs, accounting for more than 34,000 pages each year. In addition, AMS publishes the Glossary of Meteorology , a blog called the Front Page, and the scientific database Meteorological and Geoastrophysical Abstracts . AMS

209-498: The AMS are those who "have made outstanding contributions to the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences or their applications during a substantial period of years". New Fellows are elected annually by the AMS Council of not more than 0.2% of all AMS members. As of November 2018 , 1195 members had been appointed as fellows, of whom 327 were deceased and 150 inactive. The following AMS members served as presidents of

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228-600: The CBM. Those looking for an expert can consult the listings of all AMS Certified individuals. A recent addition is the Certified AMS Teacher (CAT), a graduate-level certificate for K-12 teachers. AMS recognizes excellent work with over 30 different awards ranging from outstanding research contributions in specific fields to awards for excellence in teaching or broadcasting, outstanding books, exceptional service in forecasting, and more, including its highest honor:

247-1045: The benefit of society. Founded on December 29, 1919, by Charles Franklin Brooks at a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in St. Louis and incorporated on January 21, 1920, the American Meteorological Society has a membership of more than 13,000 weather, water, and climate scientists, professionals, researchers, educators, students, and enthusiasts. AMS publishes 12 atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals (in print and online), sponsors as many as twelve conferences annually, and administers professional certification programs and awards. The AMS Policy and Education programs promote scientific knowledge and work to increase public understanding of science. There

266-410: The creation and editing of course materials. The American Meteorological Society has more than 13,000 individual members in nearly 100 countries. Membership was initially limited to professionals or scholars in the atmospheric or related sciences, but today an array of membership categories accommodate a wide range of people including students, teachers, corporations and weather enthusiasts. Fellows of

285-466: The following scientific journals: American Meteorological Society The American Meteorological Society ( AMS ) is a scientific and professional organization in the United States promoting and disseminating information about the atmospheric , oceanic , and hydrologic sciences . Its mission is to advance the atmospheric and related sciences, technologies, applications, and services for

304-403: The latest policy-relevant research, and hosts an annual Summer Policy Colloquium to introduce Earth scientists to the federal policy process. The Congressional Science Fellowship places an AMS scientist on the staff of a member of Congress for one full year. AMS issues and periodically updates four different types of statements on topics that fall within the scope of AMS expertise: AMS organizes

323-727: The next generation and increase scientific literacy. It claims to have trained over 100,000 teachers. AMS partners with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , NASA , National Science Foundation , and U.S. Navy to offer a suite of teacher professional development programs, including three DataStreme courses, Project ATMOSPHERE, and the Maury Project. Textbooks and Investigations Manuals used in AMS DataStreme and Undergraduate Courses are dynamic eBooks with web-based features. Many AMS members contribute to

342-407: The public. The Certified Digital Meteorologist Program (CDM) sets standards for meteorologists who meet criteria for effective communication in all forms of digital media. The AMS Seal of Approval was launched in 1957 to recognize on-air meteorologists for their sound delivery of weather information to the general public. Many seal holders are still active, though the original Seal was succeeded by

361-417: The society during the listed periods: Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is the highest award for atmospheric science of the American Meteorological Society . It is presented to individual scientists, who receive a medal . Named in honor of meteorology and oceanography pioneer Carl-Gustaf Rossby , who was also its second (1953) recipient. The prize

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