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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 20h

Six of the nine Nobel Prize winners this year work in the U.S.
Three of the six were born outside the U.S., which is the pattern most years. No country has benefited more from welcoming immigrants from around the world.
www.nobelprize.org

The official website of the Nobel Prize - NobelPrize.org

The Nobel Prize rewards science, humanism and peace efforts. This is one of the central concepts in the will of Alfred Nobel, and it also permeates the outreach activities that have been developed for...

www.nobelprize.org

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · 15h

Yesss!!! Go Ángel!! 🥳🥳

UW–Madison Dept. of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 16h

We are thrilled and proud to share that AOS prof Ángel F. Adames Corraliza has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow!

Congrats, Ángel! The department is ecstatic for you. In addition to the MacArthur announcement linked below, check out the UW–Madison news release here: go.wisc.edu/r0ff84

Ángel F. Adames Corraliza

Advancing understanding of the forces that drive tropical weather patterns.

www.macfound.org

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UW–Madison Dept. of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 7d

We're delighted to share that AOS and Nelson Institute prof. Tracey Holloway has been elected as an AGU Fellow! This distinguished honor is fitting for someone who has worked for over 20 yrs to advance air quality research and policy. Congratulations, Tracey!

www.aos.wisc.edu/news/tracey-...

Tracey Holloway Elected as AGU Fellow

www.aos.wisc.edu

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Kelton Halbert @stormscale.io · 22d

The mesoscale assistant position is the “entry” position into SPC operations, if that’s what you’re interested in!

Tim Supinie @plustssn.autumnsky.us · 22d

And here's the Mesoscale Assistant Forecaster position. This is an entry-level severe weather forecaster position, so if you've ever wanted to see your name on an MCD or on the day 1 outlook, here's your opportunity. This also closes on Wednesday, Sep 24.

www.usajobs.gov/job/845713800

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Dan Hirschman @asociologist.bsky.social · 29d

Texas A&M’s President just removed a dean and department head from their positions after they supported a professor whose lesson on gender was challenged by a student. www.kbtx.com/2025/09/09/a...

A&M Dean removed following student complaints over curriculum

The Department of Justice has also acknowledged the situation and said it would be investigating.

www.kbtx.com

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Amy McGovern @profamymcgovern.bsky.social · Sep 4

More news on AI2ES. Please help save science funding in general but also help save AI for weather!

www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...

White House cuts to science funding threaten AI weather forecasting institute

The Trump administration has proposed a 55% budget cut for the National Science Foundation, but Congress has yet to pass a budget.

www.nbcnews.com

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Amy McGovern @profamymcgovern.bsky.social · Sep 2

This is AI2ES, my AI institute. No way around it other than to say this is really awful. We are doing so many amazing things! We want to keep doing amazing things but without this level of funding, we will not be able to do so.

Alan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · Sep 2

Another blow to meteorological R&D this morning, as it was confirmed that NSF is terminating funding for its main weather and earth science focused AI research institute led by the Univ. of Oklahoma. Also - a LOT of weather to talk about, especially in the West. More: https://tinyurl.com/mr2znbdb

NSF terminates funding for its main meteorology focused AI institute

In weather, lots of potential threats in the West this week

tinyurl.com

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oh no! I am so sorry to hear this. Completely unwarranted.

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Welcome, @beeleung.bsky.social! So excited to have you join us!

Not that I’m biased or anything, but our department just gets better and better.

UW–Madison Dept. of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re thrilled to welcome Bee Leung to our faculty! A cloud physicist and mesoscale meteorologist by training, her research looks at the physical processes driving land-aerosol-cloud interactions. Learn more about Bee in our Q&A: www.aos.wisc.edu/news/q-a_wel...

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you and all others who contributed. This massive effort is excellent and (sadly) was very needed.

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ClimateFran @climatefran.bsky.social · Sep 2

DOE's embarrassment of a "climate science" report is 150 pages where as this response from the scientific community is 500.

My take: It takes much more effort to refute nonsense than it does to generate it, a tax on the time of all who care about fact and accuracy
sites.google.com/tamu.edu/doe...

DOEresponseSite

On July 29, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a report from its Climate Working Group (CWG). This report features prominently in the EPA's reconsideration of its 2009 Endangerment Finding...

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Aug 27

That’s good to hear. I hope it stays that way.

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Aug 27

Part of the application for currently open National Weather Service positions (since DOGE fired hundreds). They are now testing for political alignment (see question 3), despite the fact that the NWS is completely non-political. This is a job that literally deals with saving lives and property.

Portion of NWS application, including question on how applicant would help advance the president’s EOs and policy priorities.

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Nature @nature.com · Aug 8

President Donald Trump issued an expansive executive order yesterday that would upend the process that the US government has used for decades to award research grants.

go.nature.com/3UkQd9q

Trump order gives political appointees vast powers over research grants

Researchers are alarmed that the move might upend a long-standing tradition of peer-review for grants.

go.nature.com

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Aug 7

One more effort to politicize federal grantmaking.
*Grants must by approved by a political appointee, working with OMB.
*"Discretionary awards must, where applicable, demonstrably advance the President’s policy priorities."
*Cannot "promote anti-American values"
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to improve the process of Federal

www.whitehouse.gov

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molly taft @mollytaft.com · Jul 30

NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —

Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work

A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.

www.wired.com

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Michael Lowry @michaelrlowry.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨🚨 I've independently confirmed with @NOAA that they received a late-breaking notice from @DeptofDefense that SSMIS data will continue to flow for the remainder of the lifespan of the satellites. I will be updating my reporting shortly. Here is the official NOAA statement 👇

NOAA statement issued July 29, 2025: NOAA will continue to have access to data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program for the duration of the Program’s life span. The DMSP is a single dataset in a robust suite of hurricane forecasting and modeling tools in the NWS portfolio. Current forecast models continue to include data from:
• GOES and other geostationary Earth-observing satellites
• Polar-orbiting satellites, including Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and EUMETSAT MetOp
• Hurricane Hunter aircraft reconnaissance missions and other aircraft-based observations
• Observations on the ground and from buoys
• Radiosondes and supplemental upper air soundings
• Ground-based weather radar sites in the U.S. and neighboring countries
In particular, the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS), currently flying on NOAA’s JPSS, provides the richest, most accurate satellite weather observations available. NOAA’s data sources are fully capable of providing a complete suite of cutting-edge data and models that ensure the gold-standard weather forecasting the American people deserve.

For more information regarding DSMP, please reach out to the Department of Defense.

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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · Jul 26

Every time I open LinkedIn, someone from a science agency shares an unplanned (forced) early retirement or RIF. Lately it’s NASA & EPA. In spring, NOAA. I think people have no idea how deep this loss really is. I don’t know what rebuilding federal science looks like, but it won’t be simple or quick.

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Joseph Howley @illdottore.bsky.social · Jul 17

Rümeysa Öztürk describes the library in the prison where she was held for 45 days for co-authoring an op-ed

After many requests, I finally accessed what turned out to be the saddest and smallest library I have ever seen. I was surprised to find that the books were not categorized by author or Dewey number but size. I tried to find a book before my allotted time ended and picked a cooking book; the second time I got a novel. I began flipping through the pages in search of solace, as books have always been my safe haven. To my surprise, I discovered handwritten notes scattered throughout the book, dated and written by various detainees over time. These messages were filled with reminders of hope, strength, and the assurance that this, too, shall pass. Tears welled up in my eyes as I read their heartfelt expressions. It’s incredible how human beings can find ways to uplift each other, transcending time, space, and borders if they want to and if they choose to. I continued to turn the pages, holding on to the hope of finding brighter moments in this terrifying situation—all thanks to the kindness of people I had never met.

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Andrew Dessler @andrewdessler.com · Jul 21

faculty peeps: I'm looking for a chapter-length document that describes how extreme weather is changing; this is for my introductory climate risk class. Preferably, it should be open source. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Wow. Just wow. This is worth the read. We are fast tracking back in time so fast. Cases of mistreatment dismissed and agreements cancelled because “The OCR’s new view is that equity and diversity efforts discriminate against white students.”

ProPublica @propublica.org · Jul 15

One attorney for the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights said the job became “impossible" as their caseload went from 60 to 380.

“The people who remain are doing all they can. We’re doing all we can. But it isn’t enough, and it keeps us up at night,” they said.

(Published May)

A Gutted Education Department’s New Agenda: Roll Back Civil Rights Cases, Target Transgender Students

The Trump administration is subverting the traditional priorities of the department’s decimated civil rights office by making discrimination investigations practically impossible — instead enforcing…

www.propublica.org

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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · Jul 14

NEW: In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant funding.

NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.

Exclusive: NIH to dismiss dozens of grant reviewers to align with Trump priorities

The move would undo years of work, leaving advisory councils understaffed, and without the full expertise needed for reviews.

www.nature.com

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Tomer Burg @burgwx.bsky.social · Jul 13

‼️ Concern continues to grow for dangerous & life-threatening flash flooding in the same areas hit by last weekend's devastating floods, with localized rain totals >10-12" possible.

WPC Discussion: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/met...

(Read the quoted posts for how the forecast evolved today)

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Becca Dzombak @rdzombak.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Trump administration's proposed budget would slash NOAA's climate research funds.

It still has to pass Congress, but it's already affecting scientists. A program supporting promising new climate scientists furloughed its current cohort and canceled 2025 awards.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/c...

Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leave

www.nytimes.com

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Dr. Stephanie Henderson @drsahenderson.bsky.social · Jul 9

Don’t get me wrong. We absolutely need a full budget to pass for all of our scientific agencies. But now, we may be fighting the courts to get to use it.

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