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The University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for two new faculty positions. These positions are being
established to further advance the University’s strategic initiative to develop an internationally preeminent
weather radar program (Radar Initiative) in collaboration with Federal and corporate partners. [LINK]
Hoots and Hollers for the Scholars - NORMAN—Out of approximately 600 applicants nationwide, seven sophomore meteorology students from the University of Oklahoma recently were named recipients of the 2008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings scholarship. Undergraduate students from more than 60 colleges and universities - majoring in over 25 different disciplines - applied for the Hollings scholarship program. [PDF] Posted: 5/9/2008
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences presents Dean's Awards - Courtesy of The Norman Transcript: Evgeni Fedorovich, meteorology professor, and Tracy Reinke, financial associate for the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies, were selected for the 2008 Dean's Awards during the University Of Oklahoma College Of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences' Faculty and Staff Awards Reception Tuesday. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/9/2008
DeSouza Award Presentation - Courtesy of Unidata CommuniteE-Letter: Mark Laufersweiler's presentation during the spring Users Committee's April 2008 meeting was an affirmation of his selection as the 2008 DeSouza Award winner. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/9/2008
College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences Presents Dean’s Awards - NORMAN-- Evgeni Fedorovich, meteorology professor, and Tracy Reinke, financial associate for the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies, were selected for the 2008 Dean’s Awards during the University Of Oklahoma College Of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences’ Faculty and Staff Awards Reception May 6. [PDF] Posted: 5/7/2008
University of Oklahoma Professor Publishes Two Books - May Yuan, associate dean for the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, has published two books, titled Computation and Visualization for Understanding Dynamics in Geographic Domains: A Research Agenda and Understanding Dynamics of Geographic Domains. [PDF] Posted: 5/5/2008
Pair of meteorology professors honored - Courtesy of The Norman Transcript: University of Oklahoma meteorology professors Lance Leslie and Michael Richman received awards at the annual Faculty Tribute given by the President's Office Wednesday. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/5/2008
University of Oklahoma Takes Part in Upcoming Feasibility Study - NORMAN--Through an international, competitive bidding process, the University of Oklahoma was recently selected by the Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ-Državni hidrometeorološki zavod) of the Republic of Croatia to undertake a comprehensive modernization Feasibility Study for the DHMZ. [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
Tornado study to dive into storm's heart - Courtesy of ABC News: U.S. scientists plan the most extensive tornado study since one in the mid-1990s that helped inspire the Hollywood film Twister. Starting in spring 2009, researchers intend to hunt tornado-spawning thunderstorms in the central part of the country.
[Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
Storm Chasers - Courtesy of the Oklahoma Daily: Hundreds of people snatched up their computers, cameras and citizens band radios Wednesday and set out through Oklahoma in search of tornadoes. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
OU Regents' Alumni Awards to be Presented to Nine Outstanding Individuals - NORMAN — Nine exceptional University of Oklahoma alumni and friends will receive Regents’ Alumni Awards
for their dedication and service to OU in a May 9 ceremony on the Norman campus. Presented by the OU Board of Regents and OU Alumni Association, the Regents’ Alumni Award is a
testament to the important roles OU alumni and supporters play in the life of the university.
[PDF] Posted: 4/29/2008
Heading to the 21st century - Courtesy of the Norman Transcript: The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plains, but where does it go in Croatia?
That’s what officials from the Office of Weather Programs and Projects at the University of Oklahoma will find out as they conduct a year-long modernization feasibility study for Croatia’s Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ).
[Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/29/2008
OU Staff Recognized in Awards Ceremony - Courtesy of the Norman Transcript: University of Oklahoma staff members were recognized for retirement and outstanding staff performance at the 45th annual OU Staff Senate Awards Ceremony Tuesday. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/28/2008
Warming With a Whale-centric Worldview - Courtesy of First Science News: NORMAN—Chie Sakakibara, lecturer and University of Oklahoma doctoral graduate, won the 2007 Ph.D. Dissertation Award from the Graduate College. In her dissertation, titled “Cetaceousness and Global Warming Among the Iñupiat of Arctic Alaska,” Sakakibara examined specific ways in which global warming in the Arctic influences Iñupiat society. [Web Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/28/2008
