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CARTA Distinguished Lecture

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Modeling and Simulation for
Reducing the Risks Associated with
Extreme Weather

Dr. Robert Atlas

Research Professor & Global Coordinator for CARTA
Director Emeritus/ NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

 11:00-12:00 ET Wednesday, 10 February 2021

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The reduction of losses related to hurricanes and other extreme weather phenomena involves many complex aspects ranging from purely theoretical, observational, computational, and numerical, to operational and decisional. A correct warning can lead to proper evacuation and damage mitigation, and produce immense benefits. However, over-warning can lead to substantial unnecessary costs, a reduction of confidence in warnings, and a lack of appropriate response. In this chain of information, the role played by scientific research is crucial.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in combination with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), other agencies, and universities is contributing to these efforts through observational and theoretical research to better understand the processes associated with extreme weather. This includes model and data assimilation development, Observing System Experiments (OSE), and Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSE) designed to ascertain the value of existing observing systems and the potential of new observing systems to improve weather prediction and theoretical understanding. This high-level talk, which was first given as the Keynote address at the 2019 Winter Simulation Conference, will describe innovative research for developing advanced next-generation global and regional models to improve weather prediction, and the application of OSSEs to optimize the observing system.

Dr. Robert Atlas is the former Chief Meteorologist at NASA’s Goddard Laboratory for Atmospheres and is Director Emeritus of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, Fla. Some of the areas he focused his research on included the prediction, movement, and strengthening of hurricanes. He has worked with both satellite data and computer models as a means to study these hurricane behaviors.

Dr. Atlas received his Ph.D. in Meteorology and Oceanography in 1976 from New York University. Prior to receiving the doctorate, he was a weather forecaster in the U.S. Air Force where he maintained greater than 95 percent forecast accuracy. From 1976 to 1978, Dr. Atlas was a National Research Council Research Associate at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, an Assistant Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science for SUNY, and Chief Consulting Meteorologist for the ABC television network.

In 1978, Dr. Atlas joined NASA as a research scientist. He served as head of the NASA Data Assimilation Office from 1998-2003, and as Chief meteorologist at NASA GSFC from 2003-2005. Dr. Atlas has performed research to assess and improve the impact of satellite data on numerical weather prediction since 1973. He was a key member of the team that first demonstrated the significant impact of quantitative satellite data on numerical weather prediction and is the world’s leading expert on Observing System Simulation Experiments, a technology that enables scientists to determine the quantitative value of new observing systems before funds are allocated for their development.

He served as a member of the Satellite Surface Stress Working Group, the NASA Scatterometer (NSCAT) Science Team, the ERS Science Team, the SeaWinds Satellite Team, the Working Group for Space-based Laser Winds, the Scientific Steering Group for GEWEX, the Council of the American Meteorological Society, and as Chairman of the U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE) Advisory Group for model-based air-sea fluxes. He is currently a member of the Science Teams for two NASA space missions.

From 1974-1976, he developed a global upper-ocean model and studied oceanic response to atmospheric wind forcing as well as large-scale atmospheric response to sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies (unusual events). In more recent years, his research concentrated on the role of how the air and sea interact in the development of cyclones, the role of soil moisture and unusual SST events in the initiation, maintenance, and decay of prolonged heatwaves and drought, and most recently on the modeling and prediction of hurricane formation, movement, and intensification.

He is a recipient of the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement and the American Meteorological Society’s Banner I. Miller Award. In 2019, just prior to his retirement from NOAA, he was honored by the National Hurricane Center for Enduring Contributions to the nation’s hurricane forecast and warning program, and by the U.S. House of Representatives for his service to the nation.

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Do you plan to pursue an unpaid internship or service opportunity for Summer 2021 at a Maryland small business or nonprofit? Whether you have already accepted a position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.

The UMBC Career Center and Shriver Center are proud to re-launch the annual UMBC Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our  alumni, campus and community members. This year, we will direct our funding to unpaid interns and volunteers at Maryland-based small businesses and nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19, or that serve communities affected by the pandemic.

STIPEND AMOUNTS:

• $1,500 stipend for unpaid internships totaling 120 hours or more this summer
• $750 stipend for unpaid volunteer service totaling 60 hours or more this summer

ELIGIBILITY:

• GPA of 2.5 or higher 
• You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who will return to UMBC in Fall 2021.
• You must have obtained, OR plan to obtain an unpaid position with a Maryland small business or nonprofit organization for Summer 2021.
• If you have not already obtained an unpaid position for summer, you must secure a position by May 1, 2021.

HOW TO APPLY:

For best consideration, please submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and a personal statement in UMBCworks (details about the personal statement are given in the posting). Search the Job ID: 9322922.

Deadline: Sunday, March 14

Questions? Contact Kacie Lawrence, Associate Director of Internships & Employment, at klawrence@umbc.edu.

Event title: Expedition EY Business Track

Students pursuing the following majors may be interested in attending:

Accounting
Economics
Financial Economics
Statistics
Mathematics
Other business related majors

Interest Form Deadline: Friday, March 12th, 11:59 PM local time https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/RZ_4rnNtIV_ugXYlnAO22g

The opportunity

Everything we do comes back to building a better working world, and that takes colleagues with a wide variety of experiences, perspectives and skills. Our Expedition EY program is just one platform designed to support and develop students exploring careers within professional services, offering the perfect place to fuel a career in this ever-evolving industry. Expedition EY aims to prepare first- or second-year students from all over the country for a career path in professional services while exploring the EY culture, offerings and opportunities.

Consistent with our commitment to recruiting diverse professionals, students who identify as Black, Latinx, or Native American are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Business.

Expedition EY is more than just a Zoom seminar or series  it's an interactive, gamified experience that brings you and the brightest and most diverse college students together nationwide. Together, you'll learn what it takes to be a strong candidate through on-demand learning modules, explore career possibilities within professional services, engage in hands-on learning activities, network with current and future EY professionals - and have fun! 

What to expect 

Students will have the flexibility to select and complete on-demand learnings and tasks or attend optional live virtual sessions all at their own pace. As you select your personalized learning and upskilling expedition, you'll unlock additional opportunities to participate in career and leadership development activities, as well as team-building exercises that will put you on a path to a career adventure unlike any other. You'll engage with our unique people culture, which celebrates inclusiveness, diversity of thought and the global mindset you'll need to thrive on teams.

To Qualify

Because of EY's desire to attract diverse students, students who identify as Black, Latinx, or Native American are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Business.

Expedition EY Business:

Be three or more years away from graduation

Intend to pursue a degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or a related subject

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

Additional requirements 

All participants must be currently enrolled in a US university (in person or online) at the time of the submission.

Interest Form: https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/RZ_4rnNtIV_ugXYlnAO22g

Event title: Expedition EY Technology Track

Student pursuing the following majors may be interested in participating:

Data Analytics
Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Other technical majors

Interest Form Deadline: Friday, March 12th, 11:59 PM local time  https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/2pYf7KjFTCEs7p2PBwqrMQ

The opportunity

Everything we do comes back to building a better working world, and that takes colleagues with a wide variety of experiences, perspectives and skills. Our Expedition EY program is just one platform designed to support and develop students exploring careers within professional services, offering the perfect place to fuel a career in this ever-evolving industry. Expedition EY aims to prepare first- or second-year students from all over the country for a career path in professional services while exploring the EY culture, offerings and opportunities.

Consistent with our commitment to recruiting diverse professionals, students who identify as Black, Latinx, Native American, female, trans or non-binary are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Technology.

Expedition EY is more than just a Zoom seminar or series - it's an interactive, gamified experience that brings you and the brightest and most diverse college students together nationwide. Together, you'll learn what it takes to be a strong candidate through on-demand learning modules, explore career possibilities within professional services, engage in hands-on learning activities, network with current and future EY professionals - and have fun! 

What to expect 

Students will have the flexibility to select and complete on-demand learnings and tasks or attend optional live virtual sessions - all at their own pace. As you select your personalized learning and upskilling expedition, you'll unlock additional opportunities to participate in career and leadership development activities, as well as team-building exercises that will put you on a path to a career adventure unlike any other. You'll engage with our unique people culture, which celebrates inclusiveness, diversity of thought and the global mindset you'll need to thrive on teams.

To Qualify

Because of EY's desire to attract diverse students, students who identify as Black, Latinx, Native American, or who identify as female, trans or nonbinary are strongly encouraged to apply to Expedition EY Technology.

Expedition EY Technology:

Be three or more years away from graduation

Intend to pursue a degree in a technology-related field (such as Analytics, \Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or Management Information Systems)

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

Additional requirements

All participants must be currently enrolled in a US university (in person or online) at the time of the submission.

Interest Form: https://ey.recsolu.com/external/form/2pYf7KjFTCEs7p2PBwqrMQ