HR: 0800h
AN: ED51C-0031    [Abstracts]
TI: An Overview of Howard University's Initiatives in the Atmospheric Sciences
AU: * Jenkins, G
EM: gjenkins@howard.edu
AF: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: * Jenkins, G
EM: gjenkins@howard.edu
AF: Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: Vernon, M
EM: vmorris@howard.edu
AF: Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: Vernon, M
EM: vmorris@howard.edu
AF: Department of Chemistry, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: Joseph, E
EM: ejoseph@howard.edu
AF: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: Joseph, E
EM: ejoseph@howard.edu
AF: Program in Atmospheric Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AU: Venable, D
EM: dvenable@howard.edu
AF: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059 United States
AB: We have developed extensive educational, research, and outreach opportunities for the Atmospheric Sciences and closely related disciplines. A significant number of students from underrepresented groups are involved with these programs. These activities are partially supported by a variety of funded initiatives, including cooperative agreements with NOAA and NASA. Educational opportunities include graduate degree offerings, a combined BS/MS degree program, and opportunities for students in other science fields to pursue dissertation topics related to the atmospheric sciences. Several research areas are being pursued, including the creation of an extensive field observation station at our 110-acre research facility located in Beltsville, MD. A variety of outreach activities, including a weather camp for high school students and an intensive Instrumentation Workshop for both graduate and undergraduate students, have been undertaken. In this paper we will provide an overview of the program's activities and discuss some our experiences as an MSI that is developing extensive partnerships with NOAA and NASA for these initiatives.
DE: 0800 EDUCATION
DE: 0810 Post-secondary education
SC: Education and Human Resourcese [ED]
MN: 2004 AGU Fall Meeting