Categories
Online Seminar

Webinar: Sharing Scientists Stories

A Conversation with Meteorologist Biographers

We would like to draw members attention to this upcoming webinar organized by colleagues at the American Meteorological Society. Taking place via Zoom on Thursday 17th October 2024 at 19:00 ET (16:00 PT), the webinar will feature Jonathan E. Martin, Sean Potter, and Jim Fleming. More information and the registration link follows.

Join us for an engaging discussion as Mona Behl moderates a panel of esteemed meteorologist biographers: Jonathan E. Martin, Sean Potter, and Jim Fleming. Together, they will discuss the fascinating lives of three pivotal figures in meteorology—Joanne Simpson, Cleveland Abbe, and Reginald Sutcliffe. Learn about Joanne Simpson’s trailblazing work in tropical clouds and her groundbreaking role at NASA, Cleveland Abbe’s early forecasting efforts in the 19th century, and Reginald Sutcliffe’s revolutionary contributions to modern weather systems science. Discover how these scientists shaped the field and the stories behind their extraordinary careers.

To register to attend this exciting event, please use this link. Please do share this announcement with you colleagues and social media networks.