Presented on November 13, 2024, by Professor Tim LiDepartment of Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Hawaii ABSTRACT Energetic synoptic-scale disturbances often develop over the South Asian Monsoon region, but mechanisms responsible for the observed phenomenon remains open. Given a strong easterly vertical

Presented on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, by Feng Jiang, Ph.D. Research Scientist Lamont-Doherty Earth ObservatoryColumbia University ABSTRACT Why has the tropical eastern Pacific cooled—or at least resisted warming—over the past several decades? This divergence from the general expectation of warming in response to

Presented on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, by The University of Hawaii ERC EARTH Team The University of Hawaii at Manoa is part of a team of six universities (UHM, Notre Dame, Lehigh University, University of South Dakota, and University of

Presented on October 9, 2024, by Veeshan “Vee” Narinesingh, Ph.D. Physical Scientist, Atmospheric Physics DivisionNOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL)Chair, GFDL Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Committee (DEIAC)  ABSTRACT: General Circulation Models (GCMs) are some of humankind’s best tools for understanding

Presented on October 2, 2024, by Professor Steven BusingerAtmospheric SciencesUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa Abstract This talk will provide a historical review of our understanding of the workings of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL); that part of the lower atmosphere,

Presented on September 25, 2024, by Dr. Anastasios RovithakisPostdoctoral ResearcherConvection, Clouds, and Extremes LabDepartment of Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa ABSTRACT This presentation examines the impact of climate change on wildfire danger focusing over Greece through meteorological analysis and

Presented on September 18, 2024, by Dr. Leandro Alex Moreira ViscardiPostdoctoral ResearcherAtmospheric SciencesUH Manoa ABSTRACT The Amazon rainforest is a vital component of the global climate system, influencing the hydrological cycle and tropical circulation. However, understanding and modeling the evolution

Presented on September 11, 2024, by Layne WashingtonHuman Resources Business AdvisorNOAA | Office of Human Capital ServicesConsulting Branch A, National Weather ServiceWestern, Pacific, and Alaska Regions ABSTRACT This presentation provides an in-depth guide to applying for federal jobs, offering insights

Presented on September 4, 2024, by Dr. Fei-Fei JinProfessorAtmospheric SciencesSchool of Ocean and Earth Science and TechnologyUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa ABSTRACT The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon greatly modulates the global weather and climate conditions with great socio-economic implications.

Presented on August 28, 2024, by Dr. Nicole K. MurrayPostdoctoral ResearcherKaramperidou LabAtmospheric SciencesUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa ABSTRACT Tropical Pacific seawater and precipitation stable oxygen isotope (δ 18 O) data record distinct oceanic and atmospheric processes in a region where