UW-Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (UW-AOS)

09/28/2026

Join us today for an AOS-CPEP joint colloquium at 3:30 CT! Adam Sobel, professor at Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, will discuss "Usable Climate Risk Science: Motivation, Examples, and a Proposal."

Livestream: go.wisc.edu/uwaos-youtube

09/25/2026

Please join us for Weather Watch at 12:15 PM CDT (1715 UTC) today, Friday, September 25, 2026, streaming online at https://go.wisc.edu/uwaos-wxwatch

Hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

The flamingos are coming!🦩🦩🦩 Will you help us Fill the Hill Oct 1–2? Each pink flamingo on Bascom Hill represents the support of the extended Badger community, whose philanthropy plays a vital role in keeping AOS and the UW strong. Gifts can be made starting at 5 pm CDT, Thurs, Oct 1. Join in the feathered fun at uwflamingos.com/aos.

09/23/2026

Join us today for an AOS seminar at 2:30 CT! Emily Glazer, PhD candidate in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University, will discuss "An Investigation of Ice-Shelf Stability Through Remote Sensing, Numerical Modeling, and (Soon!) In-Situ Observations."

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO31SVpH9Do

09/22/2026

AOS Professor Mayra Oyola-Merced led the meteorology station during Girls in Aviation Day at Morey Airplane Company in Middleton. A pilot herself, Oyola-Merced showed participants how weather factors into flight planning and shared her experiences in aviation.

Girls in Aviation Day event in Middleton highlights careers that make flying possible
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/09/20/girls-aviation-day-offers-hands-on-look-aviation-careers-middleton/

09/21/2026

Join us today for an AOS colloquium at 3:30 CT! Melissa Breeden, atmospheric scientist, will discuss "Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Prediction and its Application to Famine Early Warning."

Melissa is also the 2025 AOS Early Career Alumni Award recipient. It's great to have you back on campus, Melissa!

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsSJWwrfqVI

09/18/2026

Please join us for Weather Watch at 12:15 PM CDT (1715 UTC) today, Friday, September 18, 2026, streaming online at https://go.wisc.edu/uwaos-wxwatch

09/17/2026

AOS Professor Ángel Adames Corraliza was named one of the 101 Most Influential Latinos of 2026 by Latino Leaders Magazine! From the publication:

“Ángel F. Adames Corraliza is redefining the field of atmospheric science through groundbreaking research on tropical weather and climate. A Puerto Rican scientist and MacArthur Fellow, his pioneering work has transformed scientific understanding of tropical climate systems while influencing the next generation of researchers. As the Ned P. Smith Distinguished Chair of Climatology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he combines world-class research, education, and public outreach to advance climate science and elevate Latino representation in STEM.”

Congratulations, Ángel! Check out the full profile ( #67):

101 Most influential latinos 2026

09/16/2026

Join us today for an AOS seminar at 2:30 CT! Jaf Kongkaeo, AOS graduate student, will discuss "The Role of Noise Seasonality in ENSO Variance via a Cyclostationary Linear Inverse Model."

Watch the livestream: go.wisc.edu/uwaos-youtube

09/14/2026

Join us today for an AOS-CPEP joint colloquium at 3:30 CST! Ken Takahashi Guevara, Principal Scientific Researcher at the Geophysical Institute of Peru, will discuss "Idealized Modeling of Amazon Forest-Atmosphere Interactions: Preliminary Results from the AmazClim Project."

Watch the livestream: go.wisc.edu/uwaos-youtube