ESSIC EBO staff members Jean LaFonta (Associate Director for Business and Finance) and Kim Hardaway (Travel and Procurement Specialist) received University of Maryland service awards at an impromptu ceremony at a recent ESSIC Beverage and Cheese Hour. LaFonta received the University’s award for ten years of service, while Hardaway was honored with a five year University of Maryland service award….
WHO WILL BE THE DREAM CLEAN TEAM? The Elite Eight from the ACC (Maryland, Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, Clemson, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and NC State) along with Central Florida and South Florida will all square off against each other to try to make the Final Four and then claim the $100,000 Department of Energy Clean Energy Prize and the title of Dream Clean Team! For more information:…
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Geology Professor and ESSIC Researcher James Farquhar received the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) Board of Visitor’s Distinguished Faculty Award, given out once every five years to recognize outstanding accomplishments that have had a major impact and significantly raised the profile of CMNS. Nominated by his Geology Department colleagues and ESSIC Director Antonio Busalacchi, Farquhar received the award for his work in stable isotope …
After much anticipation, the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) will welcome the first of several NOAA programs at the end of this month. The NOAA Air Resources Laboratory will be the first NOAA program to move into the 268,762 square-foot office and research building, which will provide work space for 820 people, according to NOAA Oceanographer and Visiting Associate Research Scientist Dr. Christopher Brown. Other programs that will move in during the upcoming summer …
Report detailing main goals of ESSIC and its establishment as well as details about achievements from the past year and programs that ESSIC has been involved with.
This morning 4/18/12 Rashida and I attended a building tenant’s meeting hosted by COPT, the property managers. What we learned:
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ESSIC Director and Council on the Environment Chair Antonio Busalacchi was featured in an entertaining article by Climate-Central regarding his dual life as both a Climate Scientist and a “Certified Specialist of Spirits.” The article highlights how Busalacchi has utilized his own expertise and experience to establish a strong inter-connection between the two specializations. Climate Change Science: He’ll Drink to That…
James Farquhar (ESSIC/Geology) has been selected by the CMNS Board of Visitors to receive the Board’s Distinguished Faculty Award. The Award, established by the College’s Board of Visitors, recognizes outstanding accomplishments over the previous five years that have had a major impact, and thereby contributed significantly to raising the profile and visibility of the College. Full article available here….
Update on vendors: salmon products and pickles&olives (in bulk) now available.
Where: Lafayette and Queensbury (MARC station)
When: Thursdays from 3-7pm Fresh flowers, herb plants, homemade soaps … vegetables, artisan cheeses and bread, various meats/eggs, food vendors (fresh coffee, BBQ, Mexican food, crepes, Indian food, fresh donuts, ice cream). A vendor selling fruits is coming soon, as is a vendor specialising in mushrooms (yes!). http://pabowenfarmstead.com/
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Researcher: Xin-Zhong Liang Grant-Sponsor: Howard University Amount: $125,000 Grant-Study: “CWRF Model Development for Climate Services”…
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