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Information
What
- Spring 2010 Ohio University Meteorological Symposium
Where
- Ohio University, Athens Campus, Athens Ohio, Walter Hall 135 Click here for directions!
When
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 1-5pm.
Cost
- FREE! Snack will also be provided during mid-afternoon break. RSVP appreciated for a head count. Click here to RSVP!
Who
- Any person interested in meteorology, going into to school for meteorology or currently enrolled in a program, looking for a job within the meteorology field, and/or working in the field of private/goverment/public meteorology. RSVP appreciated! Click here to RSVP!
Why
- To provide a learning opportunity for students, professionals, and the general public to expand their knowledge of meteorology while also provding a helpful insight to students entering/currently enrolled in a college meteorology program for future job opportunities and guidance.
Speakers/Topics
Presentations will be given by:
- Jim Kosarik, National Weather Service Cleveland - Ike and Ohio, the Perfect Storm
- Simone Lewis, National Weather Service Charleston - History of the IMET Program
- Andy Roche, National Weather Service Charleston - Warn-on-Forecast with AFS (Atmospheric Favorability for Severe Storms) Technique
- Nicholas Webb, National Weather Service Charleston - Snow Climatology
- Nicholas Webb, National Weather Service Charleston - Flash Flood Potential Index
- Pete Manousos & Brian Kolts, FirstEnergy Corp - Private Sector/Energy Field Meteorology
- Mark Pellerito, National Weather Service Charleston - Joys and Challenges of Broadcast & Private Sector Meteorology vs NWS Employment
- Charlie Woodrum, NWS Pittsburgh - Recent Storm Interrogation Developments at the NWS
Itinerary
Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 1pm | Introduction | |
| 1:10pm | Nicholas Webb - NWS Charleston | Flash Flood Potential Index |
| 1:30pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 1:35pm | Simone Lewis - NWS Charleston | History of the IMET Program |
| 1:55pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 2:00pm | Pete Manousos & Brian Kolts - FirstEnergy Corp | Private Sector/Energy Field Meteorology |
| 2:20pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 2:25pm | Jim Kosarik - NWS Cleveland | Ike and Ohio, the Perfect Storm |
| 2:45pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 2:50pm | BREAK | |
| 3:10pm | Andy Roche - NWS Charleston | Warn-on Forecast with AFS (Atmospheric Favorability for Severe Storms) Technique |
| 3:30pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 3:35pm | Mark Pellerito - NWS Charleston | Joys and Challenges of Broadcast & Private Sector Meteorology vs NWS Employment |
| 3:55pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 4:00pm | Nicholas Webb - NWS Charleston | Snow Climotology |
| 4:20pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 4:25pm | Charlie Woodrum - NWS Pittsburgh | Recent Storm Interrogation Developments at the NWS |
| 4:45pm | Questions/Comments | |
| 4:50pm | Closing Comments & Conclusion |
Directions
Click the map below to enter your Starting Point and get directions to Walter Hall.
If the above isn't what you want, the address is:
Margaret M. Walter Hall
Athens, OH 45701
It is located just off South Green Dr. across the street from the football stadium.
Parking
The parking has changed drastically for this event because of a high school basketball tournament at the Convocations Center. Parking services has changed all the easy access lots around Walter Hall to paid parking due to this tournament. They will be charging $5 a day for parking in these lots, even if you are attending just the symposium. As an alternate for parking in these close lots, posted below and circled in yellow are the lots attendees are permitted to park in for free. These lots are spread out and sporadic and some walking will be required. In the below map, the areas circled in yellow are free to park in, and the big red dot in the middle represents Walter Hall:
If you need additional information or have any questions, feel free to email Chip at cr898005@ohio.edu
RSVP
RSVP is greatly appreciated so that we may get an accurate estimate of the attendance. This is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
For RSVP send Chip Redmond an email at cr898005@ohio.edu.
Questions/Contact
For more information contact Chip Redmond at cr898005@ohio.edu or call his cell at 330-631-5684.
