Maura Hagan began her tenure as the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s (NCAR) Interim Director on February 25th. Maura will lead the center during the search process for a new director. Maura joined NCAR in 1992, as a scientist in the High Altitude Observatory, becoming a senior scientist in 2003. Prior to taking on her role as Deputy Director in 2008, Maura led the Advanced Study Program, and has contributed to NCAR and the scientific community throughout her career in a variety of different leadership and research roles. The search process for a new NCAR director has begun, with the search committee hoping to identify and interview top candidates by spring 2013.
On November 13, 2012 NCAR hosted a “Science Day” at NSF to highlight current research. The event was followed by an in-house series for UCAR staff and visitors. A recording for each in-house talk is provided below.
March 5: Chris Davis and Rebecca Morss “Derechos and Other Extreme Weather Events: Predictions Warnings, and Responses"
Click here to view the recorded talkMarch 13: Brian O’Neill and Claudia Tebaldi/Climate Central “Future Climate Extremes: Physical and Human Dimensions"
Click here to view the recorded talkMarch 22: Bill Mahoney “Wind Energy Prediction: Challenges and Opportunities"
Click here to view the recorded talk
To view the webcast of the Feb 24 Town Meeting held at the Mesa Lab, you may do one of the following:
If neither of those works for you, or to save the presentation to your computer, right-click here and choose "Save Target as..."
You can then play the file with Windows Media Player or any of the players listed above.
To view the LIVE webcast of the Feb 25 Town Meeting held at Center Green, you may do one of the following:
