Dr. Alicia Klees

This was a fun, collaborative survey project focusing on what topics atmospheric dynamics instructors teach, how they teach them - and more! 🤓

AMS Best Practice Statement on Preparing Students for Employment in the Private Sector Adopted by the AMS Council on 12 January 2025

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...

Next - a town hall at #AMS2025 focused on discussing considerations for potential proposed changes to the Meteorology 1340 series!

Next up - some (of many!) highlights of the #AMS2025 Conference on Education!

This helpful thread mentions a few key resources available to folks trying to get real-time information on active SoCal fires as resources are stretched thin, including the WatchDuty app: app.watchduty.org

#PalisadesFire #EatonFire

This is a fantastic opportunity for folks both new and seasoned in atmospheric sci education research to have engaging discussions!

More to say on burnout and I'm probably going to boost it a few times because folks need to hear it:

Burnout is a form of brain damage. It happens when stress conditions persist until they damage our brains.

It's an injury that needs to heal, not a weakness that needs to be pushed through.

👀 look forward to reading this!

Resuming our #31SLS special conference event highlights - we are happy to share that AMS Coriolis has organized a Queer Gatherings coffee for Monday, Oct 21 at 4:15 PM ET! 🏳️‍🌈 Feel free to DM @chasinjason.bsky.social with any questions!

🎬 🎬 Want to watch some amazing storm videos at #SLS31? Come check out Video Night on Thursday evening (7:30–10p) in Salon DE!

Calling all students and early careers at #SLS31! Before the big Icebreaker Reception at 7p on Monday evening, come network at a Student/Early-Career Reception starting at 6p! Appetizers, cash bar, and great conversations will be available.

Students: #SLS31 is your conference! In addition to everything else going on, check out these student-oriented activities! Come get some ice cream after you settle in, network at a Student and Early-Career Reception, and hang out at a student coffee break. We look forward to seeing you there!

Invitation to a student networking event on Sunday, October 20th at 7p! It is located at the "We Scream Ice Cream & Coffee" shop and nearby beach front at the conference location.

Students attending #31SLS - mark your calendars for Sun, Oct 20 at 7 PM! Catch up with old friends, and make new ones, before the conference begins!

ANNOUNCEMENT: SLS STAC is recruiting ~3 new *regular* members! Applications are due by *next Friday* (Oct 18th). Please use the "tips for your statement of interest" (docs.google.com/document/d/1...) as you write this, so we can clearly evaluate your possible fit!

Infographic containing information about a Virtual Poster Session at the 31st SLS conference. It will be held on Wednesday, October 16th from 1–2p Eastern.

We are excited to highlight special sessions and events at #31SLS this year! First up: the VIRTUAL poster session on Wed, Oct 16 from 1-2 PM (Eastern)!

Calling all Video Night submissions! If you've got photos or videos to share, please fill out this Google Form by 10/18. Video Night will take place on Thursday, 24 October at the SLS Conference at 7:30p, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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