Second Annual CESSRST-II Meeting

The second annual Cooperative Science Center for Earth System Sciences and Remote Sensing Technologies (CESSRST II) meeting was held on April 29-30, 2024, in Silver Spring, Maryland at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza and via Zoom. The objectives of the meeting were to learn NOAA’s current priorities and objectives, to share the Center’s progress, new initiatives, and plans, and to foster better collaboration/connection between CESSRST II Scientists and NOAA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).  A key highlight of the meeting was the CESSRST II Student Showcase, featuring lightening talks and poster presentations. Subsequent discussion panels were held on various themes, including AI/ML, Weather & Climate Change, Social Science Integration, Developing Student Center Competencies, Strategies for Post Graduate Careers, and NESDIS Research and Applications. These panels facilitated in-depth discussions and knowledge exchange between CESSRST II and NOAA representatives. The meeting yielded several outcomes. NOAA provided insight into priorities at NESDIS, NESDIS STAR, OAR, NWS, and NCCOS, allowing CESSRST II to improve its engagement with NOAA research. Moreover, new connections were established between NESDIS and CESSRST II, leading to increased student research projects and NERTOs. Additionally, workforce opportunities for CESSRST II students within the NOAA mission enterprise were identified, helping to shape the future workforce.

Date: April 29, 2024

Time: 8:30AM ET

Venue: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran’s Plaza, MD

Objectives:

• To learn NOAA’s current priorities and objectives
• To share the Center’s progress, new initiatives, and plans
• To foster better collaboration/connection between CESSRST II Scientists and NOAA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

Expected Outcomes:

• CESSRST II leadership, faculty and students will become aware of NOAA’s priorities
• CESSRST II will enhance collaboration and contribution to NOAA by expanding the presence of NOAA mentors in key areas and increasing NOAA-funded research, at CESSRST II Institutions, that will boost institutional capacity and strengthen engagement with NOAA
• CESSRST II will expand workforce opportunities, in the NOAA mission enterprise, for CESSRST II students

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