Tag: Climate

ESSIC Assistant Research Scientist Augustin Vintzileos presented research at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) Sub-Seasonal to Seasonal Prediction Project (S2S) S2S Extremes Workshop. Held December 6-7 at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Campus of Columbia University, Vintzileous’ talk was entitled, "Enhancing Resilience to Heat Extremes: Multi-model Forecasting of Excessive Heat Events at Subseasonal Lead Times."…

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) recognized ESSIC assistant research scientist Augustin Vintzileos for the development and issuance of the experimental United States Week 3-4 Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks. In October Vintzileos presented research at the CPC’s 41^st Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop in Maine….

In early October, ESSIC assistant research scientist Augustin Vintzileos presented his recent research at the NOAA/Climate Prediction Center’s 41^st Climate Diagnostics and Prediction Workshop at the University of Maine. Vintzileos’s talk addressed the forecasting of heat extremes, which according to NOAA are one of the most dangerous natural hazards.  Vintzileos and a team used the Subseasonal Excessive Heat Outlook System (SEHOS) that utilzes NOAA’s Global Ensemble …

ESSIC researchers Melissa Kenny and Michael Gerst attended the White House Summit on Behavioral Science Insights held on September 15th.  Their invitations to the event resulted from inclusion of their research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Team 2016 Annual Report.   Produced with Dr. Irina Feygina of the Social and Behavioral Science Team (SBST), which is under the White House National Science and Technology Council, the research analyzes how comprehensible the US. …

As world climates continue to evolve, many regions are now faced with dwindling rainy seasons, affecting both traditional agricultural practices and overall crop yields. An ancient, but recently rediscovered land management system called agroforestry could be the solution to the problems associated with reduced rainfall, low soil moisture and carbon sequestration. Agroforestry is the practice of growing trees or shrubs around and among crops combining both agriculture and forestry in a …

Hurricane Sandy became the second costliest hurricane to hit the United States when it blew ashore in October 2012, killing 159 peopleand inflicting $71 billion in damage. Informally known as a “superstorm” after it made landfall, Sandy was so destructive largely because of its unusual size and track. After moving north from the tropical waters where it spawned, Sandy turned out to sea before hooking back west, growing in size and crashing head-on into the East Coast, gaining …

University of Maryland Professors Karen Lips and Sumant Nigam have been named 2016-2017 Jefferson Science Fellows by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The innovative fellows program engages the nation’s academic scientists, engineers and physicians in U.S. foreign policy. Fellows spend one year at the State Department or USAID for an on-site assignment in Washington, D.C., that could involve extended stays at U.S. foreign …

Tom Newman was recognized for best research paper of the year honors at the annual  ESSIC  Holiday Party this month. Newamn's article entitled, "Assessment of radar-derived snow depth over Arctic sea ice," advances understanding of the complex Arctic sea ice/snow system and the significant changes the system is undergoing.  The selection committee was comprised of the following ESSIC science staff members:   Huan Wu (chair), Guojun Gu, Chris …