Andrew Westgate
@awestgate14.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences | Vermont State University Lyndon | PhD / M.S. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | B.S. Lyndon State College (now Vermont State University Lyndon)
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We had a superb group of Lyndon ATM alumni talk to our seminar class about graduate school last month! 🌪️❄️🌾🌎
December 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We had a superb group of Lyndon ATM alumni talk to our seminar class about graduate school last month! 🌪️❄️🌾🌎
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Disappointing news out of Nebraska, where the University's Chancellor's Final Budget Reduction Plan continues to call for eliminating the Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - notably, against the recommendation of the university's Academic Planning Committee.
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
Final Budget Reduction Plan | Budget Process | Nebraska
budgetprocess.unl.edu
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Disappointing news out of Nebraska, where the University's Chancellor's Final Budget Reduction Plan continues to call for eliminating the Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences - notably, against the recommendation of the university's Academic Planning Committee.
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
budgetprocess.unl.edu/final-budget...
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Mark your calendars for an exciting upcoming webinar, hosted in collaboration with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) @ametsoc.org and The Climate Consensus (TCC): Blogospheric Science 101: Building Your Voice in the Atmospheric Arena.
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Mark your calendars for an exciting upcoming webinar, hosted in collaboration with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) @ametsoc.org and The Climate Consensus (TCC): Blogospheric Science 101: Building Your Voice in the Atmospheric Arena.
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Last month, retired NASA scientist, Dr. Dave Meyer, gave an in-person seminar about atmospheric remote sensing where he discussed NASA science missions and satellite instrumentation. 📡🛰️⭐️
October 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Last month, retired NASA scientist, Dr. Dave Meyer, gave an in-person seminar about atmospheric remote sensing where he discussed NASA science missions and satellite instrumentation. 📡🛰️⭐️
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🚨 Recruiting Two PhD/MS Students 🚨
I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall
I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall
September 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🚨 Recruiting Two PhD/MS Students 🚨
I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall
I am looking to bring on at least two GRAs (M.S. or Ph.D. Level) beginning Spring or Fall 2026 to join our CHAOS research group. Research projects will be related to artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for extreme temperatures and rainfall
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3…2…1…ACTION!
College students! Get ready for The Climate Consensus Video Contest!
From Sept 1st through Oct 31st, you can submit a video for a chance to win up to $100!
This year’s theme: Climate Feedback Loops.
Learn more by visiting theclimateconsensus.org/2025-video-c...
College students! Get ready for The Climate Consensus Video Contest!
From Sept 1st through Oct 31st, you can submit a video for a chance to win up to $100!
This year’s theme: Climate Feedback Loops.
Learn more by visiting theclimateconsensus.org/2025-video-c...
August 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
3…2…1…ACTION!
College students! Get ready for The Climate Consensus Video Contest!
From Sept 1st through Oct 31st, you can submit a video for a chance to win up to $100!
This year’s theme: Climate Feedback Loops.
Learn more by visiting theclimateconsensus.org/2025-video-c...
College students! Get ready for The Climate Consensus Video Contest!
From Sept 1st through Oct 31st, you can submit a video for a chance to win up to $100!
This year’s theme: Climate Feedback Loops.
Learn more by visiting theclimateconsensus.org/2025-video-c...
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Day 4: This was our big field trip day to Burlington! GIV students got to see the operations area at NWS Burlington and watch a live broadcast @wcax.com. We had lunch at Oakledge Park before heading back to the Lyndon campus for a Twisters movie night! #Burlington #NWS #WCAX #Twisters
August 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Day 4: This was our big field trip day to Burlington! GIV students got to see the operations area at NWS Burlington and watch a live broadcast @wcax.com. We had lunch at Oakledge Park before heading back to the Lyndon campus for a Twisters movie night! #Burlington #NWS #WCAX #Twisters
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Day 3: We had a fantastic time with Mark Breen during our tour of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. GIV students learned about climate change and its impacts on local farms like Chandler Pond Farm. Students also heard from Solphi Veltrop at the Vermont Climate Action Office. #climateaction
August 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Day 3: We had a fantastic time with Mark Breen during our tour of the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium. GIV students learned about climate change and its impacts on local farms like Chandler Pond Farm. Students also heard from Solphi Veltrop at the Vermont Climate Action Office. #climateaction
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As we wrap up the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, this week’s Fun Fact Friday focuses on corals. Coral reefs are not only a fun vacation destination, but are also one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
August 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As we wrap up the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, this week’s Fun Fact Friday focuses on corals. Coral reefs are not only a fun vacation destination, but are also one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
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Day 2: VT high schoolers at the GIV Weather & Climate Science Institute discussed midlatitude cyclones, contoured weather maps, learned about severe weather and storm chasing with a tornado chamber demonstration, and enjoyed a fun Kahoot review session. #severewx #tornadoes
August 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Day 2: VT high schoolers at the GIV Weather & Climate Science Institute discussed midlatitude cyclones, contoured weather maps, learned about severe weather and storm chasing with a tornado chamber demonstration, and enjoyed a fun Kahoot review session. #severewx #tornadoes
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We are excited to share pictures of our week-long GIV Weather & Climate Science Institute!
Day 1: Move-in day! After unpacking, VT high schoolers played icebreaker games, toured the Lyndon campus, learned about recent flooding events, and attended a “Meet your RAs” panel. #vermontsummer
Day 1: Move-in day! After unpacking, VT high schoolers played icebreaker games, toured the Lyndon campus, learned about recent flooding events, and attended a “Meet your RAs” panel. #vermontsummer
July 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We are excited to share pictures of our week-long GIV Weather & Climate Science Institute!
Day 1: Move-in day! After unpacking, VT high schoolers played icebreaker games, toured the Lyndon campus, learned about recent flooding events, and attended a “Meet your RAs” panel. #vermontsummer
Day 1: Move-in day! After unpacking, VT high schoolers played icebreaker games, toured the Lyndon campus, learned about recent flooding events, and attended a “Meet your RAs” panel. #vermontsummer
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Check out the @wcax.com news story about the Lyndon crew’s recent storm chasing trip! 🚐⛈️🌪️📸 #greatplains #supercells #tornadoes #vtsulyndon
Student storm chasers learn about forecasting
Some Vermont students went storm chasing in parts of the Midwest. Our Cam Smith found out how they're applying their forecasting skills in the real world.
www.wcax.com
July 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Check out the @wcax.com news story about the Lyndon crew’s recent storm chasing trip! 🚐⛈️🌪️📸 #greatplains #supercells #tornadoes #vtsulyndon
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Love this! 🙌
Students from GIV's Weather & Climate Science Institute learning from VTSU Lyndon's Atmospheric Sciences Professor Ari Preston and our awesome alums at WCAX!
Such a cool way to connect science, media, and mentorship!
Students from GIV's Weather & Climate Science Institute learning from VTSU Lyndon's Atmospheric Sciences Professor Ari Preston and our awesome alums at WCAX!
Such a cool way to connect science, media, and mentorship!
High school students connect with climate experts for credit
The next generation of meteorologists recently got to visit WCAX and get a glimpse of where the magic happens.
www.wcax.com
July 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Love this! 🙌
Students from GIV's Weather & Climate Science Institute learning from VTSU Lyndon's Atmospheric Sciences Professor Ari Preston and our awesome alums at WCAX!
Such a cool way to connect science, media, and mentorship!
Students from GIV's Weather & Climate Science Institute learning from VTSU Lyndon's Atmospheric Sciences Professor Ari Preston and our awesome alums at WCAX!
Such a cool way to connect science, media, and mentorship!
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Just in: U.S. just saw it's 2nd-warmest #spring on record.
Find summary and stats + map images from our report at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
Find summary and stats + map images from our report at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
June 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Just in: U.S. just saw it's 2nd-warmest #spring on record.
Find summary and stats + map images from our report at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
Find summary and stats + map images from our report at: www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/nationa...
via NOAA's NCEI
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Read our full statement at: theclimateconsensus.org/tcc-statement
May 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Read our full statement at: theclimateconsensus.org/tcc-statement
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Congratulations to the Lyndon Atmospheric Sciences Class of 2025! Bravo! We will miss you! 👏🎉🎓
May 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Congratulations to the Lyndon Atmospheric Sciences Class of 2025! Bravo! We will miss you! 👏🎉🎓
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What we feared is now happening. This isn’t hypothetical anymore. This is real.
Cuts to NOAA are putting American lives at risk, plain and simple. We’re witnessing the consequences in real time. 📢 Call on Congress to immediately restore NOAA's full funding and staffing. #SaveNOAA
Cuts to NOAA are putting American lives at risk, plain and simple. We’re witnessing the consequences in real time. 📢 Call on Congress to immediately restore NOAA's full funding and staffing. #SaveNOAA
Staff cuts forced this forecast office to shut overnight. Then a tornado hit.
The Jackson, Kentucky office is one of a growing number of forecast offices unable to cover an overnight shift since the Trump administration cut staffing levels through buyouts and firings.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
What we feared is now happening. This isn’t hypothetical anymore. This is real.
Cuts to NOAA are putting American lives at risk, plain and simple. We’re witnessing the consequences in real time. 📢 Call on Congress to immediately restore NOAA's full funding and staffing. #SaveNOAA
Cuts to NOAA are putting American lives at risk, plain and simple. We’re witnessing the consequences in real time. 📢 Call on Congress to immediately restore NOAA's full funding and staffing. #SaveNOAA
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With climate change, drought and overuse have left the Colorado River system in crisis, since the need for water far exceeds availability, with more than 40 million people across the United States and Mexico relying on it.
May 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
With climate change, drought and overuse have left the Colorado River system in crisis, since the need for water far exceeds availability, with more than 40 million people across the United States and Mexico relying on it.
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@noaa.gov's hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever, with 3-day forecasts now as precise as 1-day forecasts were in 2002. But funding cuts threaten this progress, just ahead of hurricane season. buff.ly/Oo51kTp
@coweatherman.bsky.social. University of Wisconsin-Madison
@coweatherman.bsky.social. University of Wisconsin-Madison
May 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@noaa.gov's hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever, with 3-day forecasts now as precise as 1-day forecasts were in 2002. But funding cuts threaten this progress, just ahead of hurricane season. buff.ly/Oo51kTp
@coweatherman.bsky.social. University of Wisconsin-Madison
@coweatherman.bsky.social. University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Politics is not a game. It involves people's lives. And those making political decisions are not merely in power, they have an obligation to serve. You do not recklessly experiment using power you only steward. Many political decisions cannot be simply reversed.
April 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Politics is not a game. It involves people's lives. And those making political decisions are not merely in power, they have an obligation to serve. You do not recklessly experiment using power you only steward. Many political decisions cannot be simply reversed.