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Thursday, August 7, 2008 (Center Green, Upstairs Cafe) |
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6:00 p.m. |
Light reception with sandwiches, salad, and dessert at NCAR, Center Green, Building 1 ( 3080 Center Green Drive)
- Help yourself to food, drinks, and dessert
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6:20 p.m. |
Welcome to the WAS*IS family
- Hellos and introductions from WAS*IS veterans Eve Gruntfest, Julie Demuth, Jeff Lazo, and Sheldon Drobot
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6:30 p.m. |
Participants' 1-minute introductions
- Name, position, and affiliation
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7:30 p.m. |
Why WAS*IS now? (Eve, Julie, Jeff, Sheldon)
Readings - (1) Demuth et al. 2007: Weather and Society*Integrated Studies: Building a community for integrating meteorology and social science (2) Lazo, 2008: Integrating social science theory into hydrometeorology
(3) Morss et al. 2007: Societal and economic research and applications priorities for the North American THORPEX program
- WAS*IS up to now: how it's evolving and future prospects
- What distinguishes WAS*IS from other efforts
- Barriers we will overcome
- Ground rules for the next 8 days
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8:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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Friday, August 8, 2008 (Mesa Lab, Damon Room) |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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8:30 a.m. |
Welcome and discuss logistics |
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Daily themes: Capacity Building and Laying the Foundation for WAS*IS Success |
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8:45 a.m. |
Getting to know your fellow WAS*ISers -- 5-minute intros to say (a) what you do, and (b) what you want from WAS*IS
Moderator: Daniel Nietfeld
• Lis Cohen
• Kelly Mahoney
• Jennifer Zeltwanger
• Kim Klockow
• Joe Koval
• Lindsay Calvert
• Tom Behler
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9:30 a.m. |
Speaking the same language (Gina Eosco, University of Oklahoma & American Meteorological Society; Chris Vaccaro; Julie Demuth)
Readings − Pennesi, 2007: Improving forecast communication: Linguistic and cultural considerations |
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10:30 a.m. |
Break |
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11:00 a.m. |
Report back and discuss speaking the same language |
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11:30 a.m. |
Lunch from NCAR cafeteria and walk outside
• Filming 7 people |
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1:00 p.m. |
Getting to know more of your fellow WAS*ISers
Moderator: Lis Cohen
• Nate Johnson
• Kodi Nemunaitis
• Renee Curry
• Roger Turner
• Aaron Sutula
• Shanna Pitter
• Chris Vaccaro |
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1:45 p.m. |
The importance of problem definition (Rebecca Morss, NCAR)
Moderator: Julie
Reading: Morss, 2005 - Problem definition in atmospheric science public policy |
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2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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3:15 p.m. |
WAS*IS*WILLBE (Bill Hooke, American Meteorological Society)
Moderator: Sheldon
• Once WAS was all there was; a survivor from that era looks back and looks ahead |
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4:15 p.m. |
Question and discussion with Bill Hooke
Moderator: Sheldon |
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4:45 p.m. |
Culture change underway: A panel of WAS*IS veterans (Kevin Barjenbruch, NWS; Gina Eosco, OU & AMS; Tanja Fransen, NWS; Rebecca Morss, NCAR; Isabelle Ruin,NCAR; Andrea Schumacher, Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere; Russ Schumacher, Colorado State University & NCAR)
Moderator: Eve
• 3-5 minutes each to highlight (a) what they do, and (b) thoughts on WAS*IS and WAS*IS-type work |
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5:45 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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6:00 p.m. |
Friends of WAS*IS reception (Outer Damon Room) |
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Saturday, August 9, 2008 (Foothills Lab, COMET Classroom) |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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Daily themes: Capacity Building and the Forecasting Process, Challenges, and Opportunities |
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8:30 a.m. |
Getting to know more of your fellow WAS*ISers
Moderator: Nate Johnson
• Daniel Nietfeld
• Heather Campbell
• Melissa Widhalm
• Tom Sabbatelli
• Kelsey Angle
• Aisha Reed |
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9:08 a.m. |
Getting to know your fellow WAS*ISers
Moderator: Kim Klockow
• Deke Arndt
• Jill Coleman
• Jeral Estupiñán
• Donna Franklin
• Monica Zappa |
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9:45 a.m. |
Check-in: How are things going? (Sheldon) |
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10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
Evolving from WAS to IS: Societal impacts in NWS service assessments (Kevin Barjenbruch, Daniel Nietfeld, Julie Demuth)
Readings − Barjenbruch, 2008: Societal impacts analysis |
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11:15 a.m. |
A glimpse into (some) social science -- Part I
Moderator: Julie
• Communication (Chris Vaccaro and Gina Eosco), 15 min
• Sociology (Tom Behler), 15 min |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch
• Filming 7 people |
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1:00 p.m. |
Weather briefing (Kelsey Angle, Jeral Estupiñán, Daniel Nietfeld, Jennifer
Zeltwanger)
Moderator: Sheldon |
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1:30 p.m. |
Operational forecasting and broadcasting: The process
Moderator: Eve
• NWS Weather Forecast Offices (Kelsey Angle, Jeral Estupiñán, Daniel Nietfeld, Jennifer Zeltwanger), 30 min
• WRAL-TV (Nate Johnson), 30 min
• WeatherBug and The Weather Channel (Joe Bartosik, Joe Koval), 30 min |
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3:00 p.m. |
Break |
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3:30 p.m. |
Key societal impacts challenges and opportunities facing forecasters, broadcasters, & NOAA
Moderator: Julie
Readings − Graning, 2008: WAS*IS in practice: Forecast impacts during the blizzard of March 1, 2007
• What other elements play in?
• Group discussion |
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5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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7:00 p.m. |
Group dinner at The Med (1002 Walnut St.) |
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Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
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All Day |
Day off - everything today is optional!
Sleep in, hike around Boulder, shop, relax … do whatever! |
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8:00 a.m. |
Leave Golden Buff for Boulder hike followed by lunch at Southern Sun |
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3:15 p.m. |
Leave Golden Buff for 4:00 p.m. NWS tour |
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NO organized group dinner |
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Monday, August 11, 2008 (Foothills Lab, COMET Classroom & Mesa Lab) |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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Morning theme: Social Science, Research Methods, and Examples |
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8:30 a.m. |
A glimpse into (some) social science -- Part II
Moderator: Sheldon
• Geography (Jill Coleman), 15 min
• History and sociology of science (Roger Turner), 15 min |
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9:00 a.m. |
Institutional Reviews Boards/Human Subjects Committee (Julie, Sheldon) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Introduction to qualitative research methods (Isabelle Ruin)
Moderator: Eve
• Differences, pros, and cons of qualitative and quantitative methods
• How qualitative and quantitative methods complement each other
• Types of qualitative research methods (Interviews, Surveys, Focus groups,
Participant observation, Content analysis, more…!) |
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10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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10:45 a.m. |
Brief introduction to surveys (Jeff Lazo)
Moderator: Julie
• Background, pros, cons, pitfalls, pointers, examples of work with surveys |
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11:30 a.m. |
Brief introductions to interviews (Gina Eosco)
Moderator: Eve
• Background, pros, cons, pitfalls, pointers, examples of work with interviews |
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12:15 p.m. |
Check-in: How are things going? (Sheldon) |
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12:30 p.m. |
Leave for Mesa Lab |
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1:00 p.m. |
Lunch at Mesa Lab
• Filming 5 people |
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Afternoon theme: Joining the AMS Summer Community Meeting |
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2:00 p.m. |
AMS meeting for session on “Communicating and Connecting: Reports on Exciting Projects that Integrate Meteorology and Social Science” (Main Seminar room) |
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4:00 p.m. |
Break |
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4:30 p.m. |
Group brainstorming session (Julie, Sheldon, Eve) (Damon Room)
• What questions are coming up?
• What topics do people want to discuss further?
• What ideas might people want to pursue? |
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5:30 p.m. |
AMS icebreaker reception |
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NO organized group dinner |
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008 |
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Daily theme: Real-Life Examples of the Intersection of Weather and Society |
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7:00 a.m. |
Leave from Golden Buff for Fort Collins (everyone to ride on bus)
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8:00 a.m |
Arrive at site of Fort Collins flood
- Discuss what happened before, during, and after the flood, including meteorology, hydrology, land use regulations, and emergency response (Matt Kelsh)
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9:30 a.m. |
Arrive at Fort Collins Storm Water Utility ( 700 Wood St .) |
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10:45 a.m. |
Bathroom breaks |
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11:00 a.m. |
Leave for site of Big Thompson flood of July 31, 1976 |
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11:30 a.m. |
Lunch at Viestenz-Smith park just above the narrows in the canyon
• Filming for 7 people |
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12:30 p.m. |
Reminders of the past and the current state
• Look at tree scars from the flood and observe engineering of the river (Matt)
• Take self-guided tour around the ruins of the power plant that was destroyed by the Big Thompson flood |
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1:15 p.m. |
Continue up the canyon
• Point out evidence of the flood (Matt)
• Talk about Olympus dam upon arriving in Estes Park |
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2:00 p.m. |
Arrive at Rocky Mountain National Park to visit scar of Lawn Lake flood of July 15, 1982
• Look at the topographic replica of the park at the visitor’s center and Matt will explain where Lawn Lake is (Matt) |
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2:30 p.m. |
Arrive at the Lawn Lake Alluvial Fan
• Explain the timeline of the 1982 flood (Matt)
• Explore the rocks and waterfalls … take photos! |
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4:00 p.m. |
Depart for Boulder |
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4:45 p.m. |
Check-in: How are things going? (Sheldon) |
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5:00 p.m. |
Return to Boulder |
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7:00 p.m. |
Group dinner at Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th Street) |
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 (Foothills Lab, COMET Classroom) |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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Daily theme: Some Essential Concepts and Research Tools |
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8:30 a.m. |
Focus group on weather forecast uncertainty information (Julie) |
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9:30 a.m. |
Recent work on estimating and conveying uncertainty information (Julie)
Readings – (1) Morss et al., 2008: Communicating uncertainty in weather forecasts: A survey of the U.S. public |
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10:00 a.m. |
Group discussion and questions
Moderator: Julie |
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10:30 a.m. |
Break |
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11:00 a.m. |
Vulnerability and resilience
Moderator: Eve
• Minorities during Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina (Aisha Reed), 15 min
• Homeless people (Kelly Mahoney), 15 min
• Nicaraguan communities (Monica Zappa), 15 min
• Learning from the WCM Initiative Team and strengthening StormReady (Donna Franklin), 15 min |
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12:00 p.m. |
Group discussion and questions
Moderator: Eve |
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12:30 p.m. |
NCAR catered lunch |
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1:30 p.m. |
GIS in weather and society (Olga Wilhelmi, NCAR)
Moderator: Julie
• Overview of GIS and its applicability for societal impacts work |
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2:00 p.m. |
Case study |
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3:00 p.m. |
Report back on GIS (Olga) |
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3:30 p.m. |
Break |
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4:00 p.m. |
The value of weather information and weather forecasts as public goods (Jeff Lazo)
Moderator: Sheldon |
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5:00 p.m. |
Group discussion and questions
Moderator: Sheldon |
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5:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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NO organized group dinner! |
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Thursday, July 19, 2007 |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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Morning theme: Learning from Users |
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8:30 a.m. |
Engaging end users to ensure project success (Bill Mahoney, NCAR)
Moderator: Sheldon |
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9:15 a.m. |
More perspectives on interacting with users
Moderator: Julie
• Emergency managers (Lindsay Calvert), 10 min
• Oklahoma Climatological Survey (Derek Arndt), 10 min
• WeatherOutreach.org (Lis Cohen), 10 min
• Group discussion, 15 min |
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10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
Users, warnings, and verification: Examples from two quick response grants (Sheldon)
Readings – (1) Drobot, 2007: Evaluation of winter storm warnings: A case study of the Colorado Front Range December 20-21, 2006, winter storm |
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11:00 a.m. |
Confronting prevailing myths about warnings and false alarms: Lessons from the National Science Foundation Warning Project (Eve)
Readings – (1) Mooney and Gruntfest, 2008: A perspective on the importance of social science to the nation’s natural disaster warning system
(2) Drobot et al., 2007: Risk factors for driving into flooded roads
(3) Ruin et al., 2007: How to get there? Assessing motorists’ flash flood
risk perception on daily itineraries |
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11:30 a.m. |
More on weather warnings and false alarms
Moderator: Eve
• Missed events versus false alarms (Kelly Mahoney), 10 min
• More of my IS work (Isabelle Ruin), 10 min
• AMS or bust! Oklahomans' decision-making about driving to the 2007 Annual AMS Meeting (Kim Klockow), 10 min |
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12:00 p.m. |
Group discussion and questions
Moderator: Eve |
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch from NCAR cafeteria |
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Afternoon theme: Moving from WAS to IS in Our Own Ways |
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1:30 p.m. |
Group brainstorming and group work all afternoon (Julie, Sheldon, Eve) |
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4:30 p.m. |
Report in |
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5:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
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7:00 p.m. |
Final group celebratory dinner at Carelli's ( 645 30 th Street ) |
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Friday, August 15, 2008 (Foothills Lab, EOL Atrium) |
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8:15 a.m. |
Arrive, get settled |
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Morning theme: Building a Sustainable Future for WAS*IS and You |
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8:30 a.m. |
The 2008 Summer WAS*IS identity (Everyone) |
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9:15 a.m. |
Looking forward: Next steps to getting to IS (Eve, Julie, Sheldon)
• Funding
• Getting to know the rest of the WAS*IS family
• Ideas for the future of WAS*IS
• Changing the culture and measuring progress
• Maintaining the WAS*IS webpage, resources, and contributing to Weather and Society Watch (Emily Laidlaw, NCAR) |
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10:00 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
After the WAS*IS ecstasy, the laundry (Julie and Sheldon)
Readings − Schumacher, 2008: After WAS*IS ecstasy, the laundry: One atmospheric scientist’s experience
• Strategies for when you go back to the real world
• Addressing the work-life balance issues and using your fellow WAS*ISers as
resources |
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11:30 a.m. |
Ciao ciao! (Eve, Julie, Sheldon) |
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12:00 p.m. |
Wrap-up and lunch from NCAR cafeteria for those who want to stay |
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