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Education, Outreach, and TrainingThe Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is involved in a variety of formal and informal education projects, ranging from classes and workshops at the University of Wisconsin to presentations at conferences, museums and schools. CIMSS has been on the forefront of educational software design for over two decades. CIMSS satellite imagery and software products are used by professional meteorologists, teachers and students worldwide. Workshops and Learning Communities Sponsored by CIMSSAtmospheric and Earth Science Workshop for High School StudentsFive days of meteorology, astronomy, land remote sensing and geology with an emphasis on satellite remote sensing and weather forecasting. Students stay on campus to preview college and study science. Teacher Workshop on Weather, Climate or Remote Sensing TopicsOne and two-day workshops for science teachers featuring informative lectures, discussions and hands-on computer sessions. College credit is available.
Climate Literacy AmbassadorsA community of climate change educators. Scholarship OpportunityVerner E. Suomi Scholarship AwardFor graduating high school seniors who plan to major in physical science and attend a UW System college. Web based Educational ResourcesEducational Applets
Satellite Meteorology for Grades 7-12Developed for middle and high school science classes, this is an excellent resource for educators and anyone interested in learning more about satellite meteorology. Satellite Observations in Science Education
Global and Regional Climate ChangeClarifying concepts, processes and graphs presented in the summary of the Physical Science Basis of the 2007 IPCC report on Climate Change. Spanish Language version (Espanol) Satellite Applications in Geoscience EducationFacilitating the use of satellite observations in K-12 Earth Science Education. EarthNow BlogWeather and Climate connections for 3D spherical display systems.
The Weather GuysTimely weather stories told by UW meteorologists Steve Ackerman & Jon Martin. Wisconsin Weather StoriesK-12 curriculum and lesson plans for teachers that explores the science & stories of Wisconsin Weather.
Suomi Virtual MuseumAn early exploration of research areas that Professor Suomi pursued during his career. Training/Professional DevelopmentITWG
Remote Sensing SeminarsCIMSS scientists travel to other research centers and universities around the world in order to teach young researchers and graduate students the theoretical and operational aspects of satellite remote sensing. VISIT and VISITviewThe Virtual Institute for Satellite Integration Training (VISIT) accelerates the transfer of remote sensing research into National Weather Service (NWS) operations using a distance learning tool called VISITview. Traditionally used to train forecasters, VISITview also enables remote lectures to science classes. Courses in the UW Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Department (AOS)
AOS 152: Weather for Pilots (1-2 credits)Web-based meteorology activities based on advanced aviation-weather topics. AOS 100: Weather & Climate (3 credits)Introduction to basic weather and climate topics: nature and variability of wind, temperature, cloud and precipitation, storm system, fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes and their prediction, air composition and pollution, global winds, seasonal changes, climate and climatic change. AOS 340: Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics II (2 credits)Introduction to the physics of radiative transfer and remote sensing with an emphasis on application. Concepts include radiative transport (scattering, absorption, and emission of radiation), radiation energy budgets and remote sensing of the atmosphere using observations from different satellites. |
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