AMS Board on Higher Education
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We are always impressed by, and appreciative of, student presentations at #AMS2026! The future of our field is so bright!
Check out this fascinating talk by UIUC student Alyssa Shih on the global differences between the formation of mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) over land, ocean, and coastal regions!
@ametsoc.org @climasillinois.bsky.social #ams2026
@ametsoc.org @climasillinois.bsky.social #ams2026
January 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM
We are always impressed by, and appreciative of, student presentations at #AMS2026! The future of our field is so bright!
Ever wonder how case studies and science communication are used in classrooms? What common climate and weather misconceptions students have? And much more! Catch Part II of Atmospheric Science Education Research on Thursday, 8:30-10 AM, in Rm 350D! #AMS2026
I'm co-chairing the Atmospheric Science Education Research (ASER) session this morning--come by 350D for a fantastic set of talks, largely focusing on impactful field experiences for students! #AMS2026 @amshighered.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Ever wonder how case studies and science communication are used in classrooms? What common climate and weather misconceptions students have? And much more! Catch Part II of Atmospheric Science Education Research on Thursday, 8:30-10 AM, in Rm 350D! #AMS2026
And - for tomorrow and Thursday! Come learn about Python teaching resources, evaluation of effective teaching strategies, the evolving role of 2-year colleges - and much more! #AMS2026
January 27, 2026 at 8:26 PM
And - for tomorrow and Thursday! Come learn about Python teaching resources, evaluation of effective teaching strategies, the evolving role of 2-year colleges - and much more! #AMS2026
We'd love to start highlighting the hard work of our board's working groups! First up: check out this interesting evaluation of the current atmospheric dynamics curriculum in the US! journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
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July 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We'd love to start highlighting the hard work of our board's working groups! First up: check out this interesting evaluation of the current atmospheric dynamics curriculum in the US! journals.ametsoc.org/view/journal...
This *new* AMS Best Practices Statement was recently approved by AMS Council! BHE members contributed to this statement, which acts as a supplement to the recently-revised AMS Bachelor's Degree Statement: www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Science
Adopted by the AMS Council 17 November 2023
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March 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This *new* AMS Best Practices Statement was recently approved by AMS Council! BHE members contributed to this statement, which acts as a supplement to the recently-revised AMS Bachelor's Degree Statement: www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
Students, faculty, and folks in the private sector: Check out these EXCELLENT tips on how to best prepare students in our community for private sector employment:
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
AMS Best Practice Statement on Preparing Students for Employment in the Private Sector
Adopted by the AMS Council on 12 January 2025
www.ametsoc.org
March 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Students, faculty, and folks in the private sector: Check out these EXCELLENT tips on how to best prepare students in our community for private sector employment:
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am...
From Monday to Thursday, you can catch talks and discussions on: novel teaching and assessment techniques, education research, how to better prepare students for private sector jobs - and much more! 🥳
January 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
From Monday to Thursday, you can catch talks and discussions on: novel teaching and assessment techniques, education research, how to better prepare students for private sector jobs - and much more! 🥳
We're thrilled to highlight some of the many exciting education sessions at #AMS2025! First up: an *interactive* special session focusing on challenges and opportunities in atmospheric science education research! @ametsoc.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We're thrilled to highlight some of the many exciting education sessions at #AMS2025! First up: an *interactive* special session focusing on challenges and opportunities in atmospheric science education research! @ametsoc.bsky.social
The American Meteorological Society Board of Higher Ed is thrilled to finally be on social media! In the coming weeks and months, we'll highlight education-related talks and events at the 2025 @ametsoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting, as well as the many overall efforts our Board is involved in!
December 9, 2024 at 10:10 PM
The American Meteorological Society Board of Higher Ed is thrilled to finally be on social media! In the coming weeks and months, we'll highlight education-related talks and events at the 2025 @ametsoc.bsky.social Annual Meeting, as well as the many overall efforts our Board is involved in!