The Houston Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) boasts one of the most diverse memberships in the country. Due to our location we have meteorologists and scientists working for many different types of industry, government, private and media. These people are involved in forecasting and monitoring weather world-wide, right from Houston. In addition, we welcome everyone and anyone who is interested in weather and weather-related topics. Please visit our Membership page for more details on how you can join the Houston Chapter of AMS.
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Next AMS Chapter Meeting:
Monday, April 30th, 2012
- Speaker: Dr. Steve Lyons (Meteorologist in Charge, NWS San Angelo)
- Topic: "The Five Toes of a Hurricane Footprint"
- Times:
- Dinner: 6:00
pm
- AMS Meeting: 7:00pm
- Marina's Mexican Restuarant (map)
- Address: 3500 West Main Street, League City, TX 77573
- Phone: 281-338-1888
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D. (1981) University of Hawaii, Manoa, Meteorology
- Master of Science – MS (1977) University of Hawaii, Manoa, Meteorology
- Bachelor of Science – BS (1976) University of Hawaii, Manoa, Meteorology
Selected Experience:
- Meteorologist in Charge, NWS, San Angelo TX May 2010 to present
- Acting Deputy Director, NWS Southern Region Headquarters (SRH), Fort Worth, TX (August through November 2011)
- Hurricane and Ocean Wave Expert, The Weather Channel (March 1998 to May 2010)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Meteorology, University of Hawaii (1992 to present)
- Adjunct Professor- Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University (1998-present)
- Chief, Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch, National Hurricane Center (1994 to 1998)
- Techniques Development Meteorologist, NWS SRH, Ft. Worth, TX (1992-1994)
- Associate Professor, Department of Meteorology, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology University of Hawaii, (1991-1992)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Meteorology, Texas A&M University, (1987-1991)
Recent Honors:
- Neil Frank Award Winner 2010
- Meteorologist of the Year Award Winner (Weather Research Center) 2010
- Florida Governors Hurricane Conference Dick Fletcher Award Winner 2010
- Ocean City NJ Emergency Management Award Winner 2010
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