Insights from AMS Alumni of the Month: Adam Deppe
Adam Deppe, the AMS Alumni of the Month, shares his experience in dispersion modeling and permitting for various facilities. He chose the private sector for regular hours and more opportunities, crediting AMS for aiding his meteorologist career path and emphasizing the importance of networking for a
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Comparative Analysis of 1997 and 2018 Ohio River Floods in Indiana
Rounds of heavy rainfall in 2018 and 1997 resulted in significant flooding along the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana and northwestern Kentucky. While the crests were similar, the 2018 flood had more severe impacts in certain areas, leading to flash flooding, road inundation, and crop damage. The
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Climate and Weather Research Plan for the City
Meteorologist's research plan for a city including climate description, weather data collection, outdoor activities, best time to visit, living suitability, and latitude/longitude coordinates. The plan involves creating a script, visuals, video, and a weather forecast broadcast to showcase the city'
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Engaging Virtual Classroom Jobs to Foster Student Ownership
Cultivate a sense of belonging in your virtual classroom by assigning fun and interactive jobs to students like Attendance Taker, Class Greeter, Joke Master, Meteorologist, Class DJ, Calendar Helper, and Teacher's Assistant. These roles help create a community atmosphere and empower students to take
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Eastern Great Basin Fire Potential Outlook - August/September 2014
The Fire Potential Outlook for the Eastern Great Basin in August and September 2014, as predicted by Meteorologist Shelby Law, indicates recent weather trends, fuel moisture levels, and current fire dangers. The region has experienced above-normal temperatures and varying precipitation levels, impac
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Enhancing Operational Meteorologist Training Pathways
Explore the challenges and assumptions in operational meteorologist training, focusing on peer learning, weather briefings, structured training, and CPD. Address challenges like understaffing, language skills, local planning, motivation, and time constraints. Highlight the need for integrated traini
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Success Journey of Chris Conoan: From ISU AMS to ABC5 Meteorologist
Chris Conoan, the Alumni of the Month, shares insights on his career as a meteorologist at ABC5 in West Des Moines. He highlights the role of ISU AMS in shaping his path, the challenges he faced, and offers advice to current students aspiring to enter the field of broadcast meteorology. His experien
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