We are very pleased to announce that Alex Turner and Alexandra Anderson-Frey have each been named the inaugural holders of the Calvin Professorship in Atmospheric Science!
These term professorships are for 3 years and will support their research activities on the intersections of climate and air quality, and severe weather, respectively.
Recent ATMS PhD student Lucas Vargas Zeppetello finds “‘Dangerous’ and ‘extremely dangerous’ heat stress to become more common by 2100”. Prof. David Battisti from ATMS and Prof. Adrian Raftery in UW Statistics were also part of the study.
Read moreIn the recently released Global Ranking of Academic Subjects the University of Washington was selected as the #1 school in the world for Atmospheric Science.
The 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities placed the University of Washington 17th overall, an improvement from 19th place in 2021.
Congratulations to Professor Dale Durran for receiving the Jule G. Charney Medal from the American Meteorological Society. Professor Durran was cited for “fundamental contributions to mountain meteorology through the understanding and numerical simulation of orographically modified flow.”
Atmospheric Sciences Professor and Chair Cecilia Bitz was recently interviewed in the Live Science article Which is colder: The North or South Pole? The article discusses differences in the Arctic and Antarctic ice extent, sun exposure, and temperatures, as well as the effects of global warming on the two regions of the earth.
Read moreResearch Scientist Rob Jnglin Wills was featured in the recent Popular Science article “Climate change is making the ocean lose its memory. Here’s what that means.” The article discussed the findings of a research study published May 6th in Science Advances.
Read moreTwo members of our Atmospheric Sciences Department received awards from the College of the Environment’s annual recognition: Hettie Scofield received the Distinguished Staff Award and Tyler Cox received the Graduate Dean’s Medal on May 3, 2022.
Read moreThe Atmospheric Life Cycle of Pollen
May 12, 2022 7:00-8:30 pm
Kane Hall, Room 110
Abstract: Understanding atmospheric aerosol particles has long been a research focus in both atmospheric chemistry and climate, as they can influence climate, alter the formation of clouds and precipitation, and drive air quality.
A recent UW News article written by Atmospheric Sciences alumni Hannah Hickey “Ice shards in Antarctic clouds let more solar energy reach Earth’s surface” highlights the current research of lead author Rachel Atlas, a doctoral student in the Department, and co-authors Professor Emeritus Chris Bretherton and Research Scientist Peter Blossey.
Read moreStaring into the Fire: Using Observations to Understand Wildfires and Smoke
April 7, 2022 7:00-8:30 pm
Kane Hall, Room 110
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Abstract:
Recent increases in western U.S. wildfire activity have made wildland fires and the associated smoke a significant challenge for society.