Tag: Aerosol/Cloud Physics/Radiation

CICS-MD Researchers Honored

June 20, 2014

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recognized several ESSIC-CICSMD affilated researchers this month, through it’s NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Awards program. The awards highlighted researchers based on outstanding performances in areas such as published works, leadership and teamwork. Noteworthy local recipients included Drs. Yong Chen and Likun Wang, both assistant research scientists at UMD ESSIC, as well as visiting associate research scientists Dr. Huan Meng and Ralph Ferraro, both …

ESSIC draws excitement, crowds at 2014 Maryland Day

May 2, 2014

ESSIC continued its tradition of providing an informative and entertaining exhibit at the 2014 installment of Maryland Day, with both old favorites and new attractions. This year marked the 16th anniversary of the University of Maryland’s flagship day, which featured the 2014 theme of “fearless ideas and enterprises.” For its display, ESSIC showcased its interactive “Science on a Sphere” globe, as well as a game where participants raced to fill a rain gauge with water from cloud-shaped …

ESSIC prepares for 16th annual Maryland Day

April 23, 2014

The 2014 installment of the University of Maryland’s 16th annual open house, Maryland Day, will take place on Saturday, April 26. The annual spring event, which serves as an opportunity for prospective students to learn more about the University of Maryland, runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The campus community typically presents the university’s varied capabilities through six unique venues, each found in a different part of campus. Science and Tech Way, located near the Glenn L. Martin Institute …

ESSIC Shines at Maryland Day 2013

May 7, 2013

Following a chilly start for early morning “set-up crews,” the University of Maryland College Park campus experienced near-perfect weather conditions for its annual community outreach event, Maryland Day. According to Center event Co-coordinator Maureen Cribb, ESSIC welcomed both new visitors and return “followers” alike to the Center’s storefront-like display at the entry to the Earth Science Tent. Accentuated by the Center’s familiar color-logo emblazoned on a new tradeshow …

ESSIC Gears Up for Maryland Day 2013

April 4, 2013

As the University of Maryland preps for its annual “Maryland Day” celebration, ESSIC is putting the final touches on an exhibit that is sure to be an entertaining and interactive experience for the campus and community. This will be the thirteenth year the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center will participate at the annual event and according to ESSIC’s Maryland Day coordinator Maureen Cribb, the Center has much in store for its visitors. “We like to make it hands on for everyone, …

Dr. Junye Chen

August 13, 2012

Sharing one’s work with colleagues can be a reward in itself. But for Dr. Junye Chen, having his work published in well-known science publications for others to use “into the future” is one of his most rewarding achievements.

Though Chen has already had many rewarding achievements, with a paper published in Science Magazine and more published in the Journal of Climate, he said his two in-preparation papers – which are a result of an on-going project – will

ESSIC Sees Success with Maryland Day Display

May 1, 2012

Despite less than desirable weather, many people still turned out for Maryland Day, a campus wide open house event to promote the departments, organizations and activities around campus.

ESSIC’s display this year was situated on “Science and Tech Way,” with other science and math displays.

Andrew Negri, co-organizer of the event, said ESSIC had 25 volunteers helping out throughout the day, and the weather didn’t stop what he described as “very high traffic” to ESSIC’s …

NOAA NCWCP M-Square building set to open

April 20, 2012

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 …

ESSIC gears up for Maryland Day 2012

April 4, 2012

ESSIC hopes to make another great splash at this year’s University of Maryland “Maryland Day,” with an interactive exhibit and scientific demonstrations. The event is a yearly chance for the communities of greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to connect with the University of Maryland, through exhibits, workshops, performances and more. It’s also an opportunity for current and prospective University of Maryland students, faculty, and staff to learn more about the university, and for UMD …

Zhanqing Li finishes 10-year study, published in numerous journals

November 17, 2011

Zhanqing Li and his team recently published a ten year study that found that aerosols alter cloud density and the radiative balance of the atmosphere. Li’s paper examines the long-term impact of aerosols on the vertical development of clouds and rainfall frequencies, using a 10-year dataset of aerosol, cloud and meteorological variables collected in the Southern Great Plains in the United States. The paper was published in Nature Geoscience Journal online here:
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