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August 7, 2024
Improving the Prediction and Communication of Weather/Climate Extremes in Africa and the United States: An IPDR-sponsored Workshop
Dates: August 12-14, 2024
Location: Earth Engineering Sciences Building, Pennsylvania State University
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Zoom Link for Online Participants: https://psu.zoom.us/j/96651498855
About the WorkshopExtreme climate and weather-related hazards, such as tropical cyclones, severe storms, and flooding, pose an imminent threat to populations worldwide. In 2023 alone, Africa suffered over 12,000 deaths from floods and tropical cyclones, while the United States recorded 144 fatalities from all three hazards. Between 1980 and 2024, these hazards have claimed more than 9,700 lives in the U.S. Improved prediction and timely communication of these hazards are crucial for reducing fatalities.
This 3-day workshop brings together experts from operational, research, and academic fields to identify improvements and challenges in prediction and communication, aiming to forge a path forward for the United States and Africa while tackling capacity-building challenges.
Workshop Highlights
In-Depth Lectures: Gain insights from expert-led sessions on organized convective storms, tropical cyclones, tornadoes, and flooding.Advanced Predictive Tools: Learn about the latest advancements in numerical weather prediction, ensemble forecasting, and new observation technologies.
Effective Communication: Explore the roles of social media and traditional media in effectively communicating weather and climate extremes.Regional Focus Sessions: Participate in dedicated discussions on the prediction and impact of weather extremes in both Africa and the United States.
Collaborative Discussions: Engage in dialogues about emerging needs, potential solutions, and international collaboration for improving predictive tools and communication strategies.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for students, operational meteorologists, researchers, media professionals, and those with an interest in the prediction and communication of severe thunderstorms, flooding, and tropical cyclones in Africa and the United States, with an emphasis on underserved and minority communities.
Sponsored by
This workshop is organized by AESEDA members and funded through the Inter-Institutional Program for Diversifying Research (IPDR) by Huck Life Sciences Institute, Penn State University.
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August 6, 2024
Announcing the Inaugural IPDR Symposium and Travel Awards
We are excited to announce the inaugural IPDR Symposium, scheduled for September 20, 2024 at Penn State University, University Park, 3rd Floor Commons, Millenium Science Complex. This invite-only event will bring together IPDR Penn State Principal Investigators (PIs) and their collaborators from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) who are part of the first phase of the Inter-Institutional Partnerships for Diversifying Research (IPDR) initiative.
During the symposium, participants will share updates on their groundbreaking research progress and engage in meaningful discussions with the leadership of Penn State’s interdisciplinary institutes. This event is a unique opportunity to strengthen collaborations, exchange innovative ideas, and advance our collective mission of fostering diverse and inclusive research environments.
In addition to the symposium, we are thrilled to announce that the Penn State Interdisciplinary Institutes have approved additional funding in the form of travel awards for MSI collaborators. These travel awards will enable our MSI partners to attend the symposium in person, participate in additional activities, and visit Penn State laboratories and core facilities. This supplement to the IPDR awards underscores our Institutes' strong commitment to supporting and nurturing these vital research partnerships.
For more information about the IPDR Symposium and travel awards, please contact Dr. Camelia Kantor at ckantor@psu.edu. We look forward to welcoming our distinguished guests and celebrating the achievements of our collaborative research endeavors.