AMS Education Program

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The AMS Education Program is a part of the American Meteorological Society and strives to provide scientific literacy in Earth system science for all.

Many challenges face science education including: a lack of understanding about how the Earth system works; increasingly complex human-environment interactions and impacts; a rapidly changing, highly competitive world economy; and the global spread of technology and information. To meet these challenges the American Meteorological Society (AMS) introduces cutting-edge Earth system science by provi

03/17/2026

Are you an undergraduate faculty member looking to upgrade your first-year curriculum at no extra cost 📖?

Introduction to Ocean Sciences, 6th Edition, developed and backed by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), is now 100% open access 🌊

Your students get a complete, ready-to-teach resource — for free.

✅ Fully peer-reviewed, up-to-date science
✅ Seamlessly integrated with our proven lab manuals
✅ No paywalls—just stronger learning outcomes

Join the growing number of institutions adopting this trusted series.

Learn how to adopt the Ocean textbook for Fall 2026: https://bit.ly/3P8sJ8d

01/09/2026

Curious about how tornadoes get classified🌪️?

Check out a new study that explores tornado damage in crop areas using satellite imagery in the latest edition of Weather with a Twist: https://bit.ly/3NgFPPB

09/12/2025

Are you an educator in the Massachusetts area?

Bring real-world weather and climate into your classroom by attending the Southern New England Weather Conference in person!

Explore topics that impact daily life in New England, including:
❄️ Winter weather forecasting
⛈️ Extreme weather & hurricanes
🌡️ Local climate
🚨 Emergency preparedness
⚡ And much more!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/460FYh5

07/21/2025

High school teachers, do you have students curious about meteorology as a career? The American Meteorological Society just released an updated list of atmospheric science programs.

Check it out and share with your students here: https://bit.ly/46OM8BG

Photos from AMS Education Program's post 07/18/2025

What an amazing experience at Project Atmosphere 2025! ⛅ Huge thanks to all our incredible presenters for sharing their time and expertise—we’re blown away by your contributions! 🌬️

Girls Who Chase U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) NOAA Education Doppler on Wheels WBRZ Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center RadarScope The GLOBE Program NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

Photos from Girls Who Chase's post 07/17/2025
07/16/2025

This year’s Project Ice program was held at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, where participants explored ice cores and paleoclimatology 🧊

Read about participant Kirsten Salonga’s experience with : https://bit.ly/4lwpEdc

07/15/2025

Today we’re heading to Kansas City to join the American Meteorological Society Project Atmosphere weeklong training event! We’re excited to present on mobile radar and teachers will the have the opportunity to meet and interact with a DOW. 🤓

Photos from AMS Education Program's post 06/29/2025

Heading home after an amazing week with everyone at ❄️! Thanks to the participants for making it so memorable, and COLDEX and Oregon State University for hosting us!

Photos from AMS Education Program's post 06/27/2025

Ever wondered how ice cores make it all the way from Antarctica without melting💧? We put a lot of care into designing special capsules to keep those precious ice cores nice and cold ❄️!

06/25/2025

Look who's having a bear-y good time at 🐻❄️!

Celsius Bear is soaking up all the cool knowledge at Oregon State University. A big polar-sized thank you to COLDEX for making this icy adventure possible!

05/16/2025

🎊 AMS recently awarded the 100th Certified AMS Teacher designation! The American Meteorological Society’s Certified AMS Teacher (CAT) Program recognizes educators who are working to improve Earth science literacy in grades K–12 🏫

Read more on the blog: https://bit.ly/4mk8SPp

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