UAH AMS NWA
Welcome to the UAH student chapter of
the American Meteorological Society and
the National Weather Association!
About the UAH AMS/NWA
The UAH AMS/NWA is the University of Alabama in Huntsville chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. We are a student-led organization aiming to enrich the academic experience of our members through education, professional development, outreach, and social events.
UAH, initially an aerospace- and engineering-focused university founded during the Apollo lunar program, has grown into a dominant fixture of the eponymous "Rocket City" in north Alabama that it calls home, and is co-located with the fourth largest research park in the world. Students have the opportunity to conduct research with top scientists from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and NOAA/NWS Forecast Office, as both they are the department are located in the National Space Science and Technology Center on campus. The department offers a B.S. in earth system science with 7 specialty tracks, and highly regarded M.S. and Ph.D. programs in atmospheric science and earth system science.
Our chapter is home to a diverse variety of members from all around the world, and counts students specializing in areas ranging from meteorology, climate change and atmospheric chemistry to aerospace and civil engineering among its number. Whatever your interest in the atmosphere and whatever you're looking to get out of a student organization, the UAH AMS/NWA offers something for everyone, so check us out!
Activities
Outreach
We collaborate with local schools and community partners to inform and inspire the next generation through public events, presentations, tutoring and hands-on fun.
Career Development
We offer networking events, hands-on workshops, professional skill-building, and research and travel opportunities to help students achieve their dreams.
Speakers
We host talks featuring a broad spectrum of notable local individuals, from forecasters to broadcasters, and NASA researchers to private-sector meteorologists.
Conferences
We fund and help coordinate travel to local, regional and national symposium, most notably the AMS annual meeting, and report on the chapter's yearly activities.
Rocket City Weatherfest
We organize the annual RCWF event, which attracts thousands of families and hundreds of participants from many hours away to learn about weather, climate and safety.
Social Events
We arrange a vareity of formal and informal gatherings for students and faculty to meet and network with their peers, share common interests, and build bonds with colleagues.
Meeting Information
As of the 2018 fall semester, the UAH AMS/NWA typically meets once per month, on Fridays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in NSSTC Conference room 4078.
Chapter Constitution
Chapter Constitution
The formal rules governing the organization
Presentation Archive
Presentation Archive
Full slides from meetings and talks
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Notes summarizing key points from each formal gathering
Event Calendar
Event Calendar
An interactive display of upcoming chapter activities
Leadership Team
The UAH AMS/NWA's executive board
Shane Pendleton
President
Allynne Thackston
Vice President
Emily Mayes
Treasurer
Christine Evans
Secretary
C.A.M. Gerlach
Webmaster
Shelby Bagwell
Undergraduate Rep
Learn More
Useful links for students, staff and the local community
UAH ATS Department | For the Atmospheric Science program at UAH.
NSSTC Site | For general information and links related to the National Space Science and Technology Center.
UAH MIPS Website | Information and live data from various UAH surface and remote-sensing platforms.
Huntsville NWS Briefing Page | For an array of general and severe weather information in the Huntsville area.
Main AMS Site | The national American Meteorological Society organization.
Main NWA Site | The National Weather Association page.
Join Us
Join the UAH AMS NWA! Annual dues are only $10, which help pay for food at meetings and the fun activities we put on. Subscribe to our Google Group for announcements of upcoming meetings, exciting events, and career opportunities, so hope to see you there!