Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The 🦩🦩🦩 are coming! Will you help us Fill the Hill Oct 1–2? Each pink flamingo on Bascom Hill represents the support of the extended Badger community, whose philanthropy plays a vital role in keeping AOS and the UW strong. Join in the feathered fun at uwflamingos.com/aos. 011
Reposted by Ankur DesaiJose D Fuentes @jdfuentes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The article highlights an important research topic that has challenged scientists for years. Given its real-world implications, further research is still needed. @biometlab.bsky.social @paulstoy.bsky.social @profdesai.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social 0146
Reposted by Ankur DesaiJeffrey Mervis @policyhound.bsky.social · 19/08/2026NSF is touting a dozen new solicitations announced this week as evidence that basic research still rules. But that's not what's really going on. www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgIs NSF’s new call for research proposals good news? Scientists and staffers have doubtsThe long-delayed 12 solicitations only cover some disciplines—and promise to give them much less money 15852
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 17/08/2026During my 5-year term as chair of @uwmad-aos.bsky.social that ended last week, I collected thoughts and advice for new department chairs and leaders. The first full draft is now online, feel free to read/share/comment! flux.aos.wisc.edu/how-to-chair 13911
Reposted by Ankur DesaiMark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026There is a straightforward mechanism for the public to comment. Former NIH program office Elizabeth Ginexi has written an exceptionally helpful guide on how to so, with detailed suggestions. 3/n elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-we-ne...elizabethginexi.substack.comWhat We Need to do NEXT: OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (OMB-2026-0034)What OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Means in Practice 18364
Reposted by Ankur DesaiBen Bond-Lamberty @benbondlamberty.bsky.social · 17/05/2026My former colleague Min Chen, now at @uwmadison.bsky.social , has a great "Proposal Coauthor Tool" uw-gcrl.github.io/coauthor_tool/uw-gcrl.github.ioProposal Coauthor Tool 0138
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Fun new paper: Park, C.-H., Desai, A.R., Huang, J., et al, 2026. Simultaneous Estimation of Soil Moisture and Soil Organic Matter from Dielectric Measurements - Part 1: Optimal Estimation Strategy. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 386: 111196, authors.elsevier.com/c/1n4jJcFXJs...doi.orgRedirecting 070
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Christi, Ankur, and Pete show off their Day of the Badger spirit (and swag) on the AOSS rooftop. AOS faculty and staff give during DOTB because they see firsthand how gifts support our students and the dept. This year, all DOTB gifts will be matched $ for $ up to $10,000: dayofthebadger.org/aos 082
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Day of the Badger is here! Gifts support meaningful career development opportunities for students, including travel to professional conferences. And this year, your impact will be doubled thanks to a generous match up to $10,000! Make a gift today: dayofthebadger.org/aos 032
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 14/04/2026The future of climate science and meteorology is being formed within our walls and could use your support! 000
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Day of the Badger is almost here! Celebrate and share your Badger and AOS pride April 14–15. This year, your support will make an even greater impact thanks to generous matching and challenge gifts. Visit dayofthebadger.org/aos to learn how you can make a difference for AOS students. 021
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Join us on Tues, March 24, for our 15th annual Leonard Robock Lecture! Dr. Clara Deser, senior scientist at NCAR, will discuss "A Range of Outcomes: The Combined Effects of Natural and Anthropogenic Influences on Local Climate.” Register today: go.wisc.edu/pc3ui6 043
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 23/01/2026AOS professor Jon Martin was one of thirteen faculty members selected to receive a Distinguished Teaching Award. The award—the university’s highest honor for teaching—will be presented on April 15. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more deserving—congratulations, Jon!news.wisc.edu2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announcedThirteen UW–Madison faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award. 181
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 13/01/2026AOS prof Tracey Holloway and UW–Milwaukee environmental health sciences prof Amy Kalkbrenner are exploring the link between air pollution and asthma-related visits to school nurses in Milwaukee Public Schools:uwm.eduUWM Research Examines Climate Change and Asthma Risk Among Milwaukee ChildrenWisconsin researchers are exploring how climate change may be affecting asthma risk among children in Milwaukee Public Schools. 051
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 08/01/2026We're thrilled to welcome Fraser King to our faculty as an assistant professor. Learn more in a brief Q&A with Fraser about his background, research, and what excites him about UW–Madison and AOS: www.aos.wisc.edu/news/q&a_fra... 0125
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Solar is cool, so is mentoring teens. Learn more meetthefluxers.github.io/EP14/meetthefluxers.github.io14 Solar is Cool with Mary, Ankur, and PeterSummer internships can make or break someone’s pursuit of a career field, college, or major. High school student Mary shares the main lessons learned from her experience studying the thermal impact of... 010
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 23/12/2025NCAR has been the magic sauce that has made weather/climate studies and advances in US and the world over great. madison.com/news/local/e... www.jsonline.com/story/news/e...madison.comTrump’s closure of national weather center may imperil UW-Madison researchThe planned closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research would endanger decades of research at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee, scientists say. 03420
Reposted by Ankur DesaiKerry Cook @kerrycook.bsky.social · 20/12/2025From @AGU.org: Senators are working on legislation to save NCAR, but we need extra support for these 8 states. Your Senators in Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming need to hear from you. 27554
Reposted by Ankur DesaiBob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 17/12/2025AGU has a Congressional email and call script up on NCAR:agu.quorum.usSave NCAR from being dismantled today!The Trump Administration has vowed to dissolve the center that provides critical extreme weather and climate data for our nation. 0130101
Reposted by Ankur DesaiMaggie Koerth @maggiek.bsky.social · 17/12/2025The Trump administration announced plans to close NCAR, citing its role in climate change research. But three officials told CNN they believe this is really part of the White House's plan to punish CO governor and free Tina Peters. WH did not deny the connection. www.cnn.com/2025/12/17/c...cnn.comThe Trump admin is closing a critical climate research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor | CNNThe Trump administration announced plans Tuesday to shut down the National Center for Atmospheric Research, an organization responsible for improved weather models to tools that aid hurricane safety. ... 01612
Reposted by Ankur DesaiMichael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Seen at #AGU2025 in New Orleans 121052
Reposted by Ankur DesaiDr. Jessica Richardson @definearth.bsky.social · 11/12/2025🧪 SCIENCESKY! Check out the awards that Meet the Fluxers won from Spotify Wrapped this year, like being an "instant hit" 😲 Our debut season was more popular than 86% of other new shows. The amount of shares was incredible - more than 96% of other shows. Thanks for listening to our science podcast! 🎶 031
Reposted by Ankur DesaiJose D Fuentes @jdfuentes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Here are news about environmental changes in the Arctic headlines.ametsoc.org/2025/12/01/e... @ametsoc.org @andrewpault.bsky.social @agucryo.bsky.social @eliebz.bsky.socialheadlines.ametsoc.orgExploring a Frozen Frontier’s Chemistry: The CHACHA ProjectThe Arctic, one of the coldest regions on Earth, is warming nearly three times faster than the global average. As temperatures rise, the once-thick sea ice is thinning, and cracks in the ice… 062
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Here is Ecometeorology and colleague AGU 25 line up - lots of good stuff here: flux.aos.wisc.edu/projects/202...flux.aos.wisc.eduEcometeorology at AGU 2025 — Ecometeorology LabList of Fall 2025 AGU talks 061
Reposted by Ankur DesaiBen Bond-Lamberty @benbondlamberty.bsky.social · 10/12/2025"Twenty-Five Years of Shifting Ground: Reflections on Publishing and Editing in the Earth Sciences" by my editorial colleague Maggie Xenopoulos agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.comTwenty‐Five Years of Shifting Ground: Reflections on Publishing and Editing in the Earth SciencesI describe the dramatic changes that occurred in scholarly publishing during my career I highlight some lessons learned and provide advice 042
Reposted by Ankur DesaiJo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest. 1304255353762
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 22/11/2025If climate news gets you down in the dump, go attend a local youth climate summit. The kids are alright and making real differences in their communities. #2025WisconsinYouthClimateConference 061
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 20/11/2025PhD defense seminar from Nikaan Koupaei-Abyazani from Ecometeorology lab @uwmad-aos.bsky.social today at 1 pm CST - watch online: Title: A Different Peat Perspective: Quantifying Tropical Peatland Ecosystem Variables from the Ground and from Space www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnY3...youtube.comUW-AOS Ph.D. Defense - November 20, 2025 - Nikaan Koupaei AbyazaniYouTube video by UW-AOS UW Madison 021
Reposted by Ankur DesaiBen Bond-Lamberty @benbondlamberty.bsky.social · 18/11/2025PeatDepth-ML: A Global Map of Peat Depth Predicted using Machine Learning egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...egusphere.copernicus.orgPeatDepth-ML: A Global Map of Peat Depth Predicted using Machine LearningAbstract. Peatlands are major carbon stores that are sensitive to climate change and increasingly affected by human activity. Accurate assessment of carbon stocks and modelling of peatland responses t... 152
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 10/10/2025AMS and AGU are no fun without students. These dollars are one of our primary ways to get them there! 020
Reposted by Ankur DesaiInterim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots @uwchancellor.bsky.social · 08/10/2025WOO HOO!! Proud to share that TWO @uwmadison.bsky.social faculty were just announced as 2025 MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” recipients. HUGE congrats to Ángel F. Adames Corraliza & Sébastien Phillipe, doing amazing work on tropical storms & nuclear security, respectively.👏news.wisc.eduTwo UW–Madison professors named MacArthur FellowsAtmospheric scientist Ángel F. Adames Corraliza and nuclear security specialist Sébastien Philippe, professors at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, have been awarded 2025 MacArthur Fellowships. 17418
Ankur Desai @profdesai.bsky.social · 08/10/2025So thrilling to see our very own genius, Ángel Adames Corraliza, receive this fitting recognition!!! 0130
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 03/10/2025The flamingos are coming! 🦩 Will you help us Fill the Hill Oct 9–10? Join in the feathered fun and make a gift starting at 5 pm CDT, Thurs, 10/9: uwflamingos.com/campaign/atm.... 032
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Join us today for a Department Seminar at 2:30 CDT! Megan Caldwell, flood and water analyst, Guy Carpenter, will discuss "Private Sector Meteorology: An Introduction to Reinsurance and Catastrophe Modeling." Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-D... 012
Reposted by Ankur DesaiJose D Fuentes @jdfuentes.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Very nice essay! @biometlab.bsky.social @paulstoy.bsky.social @profdesai.bsky.social 071
Reposted by Ankur Desaibiometlab @biometlab.bsky.social · 14/09/2025I found an obituary for Steve www.renner-wikoffchapel.com/obituary/Ste...renner-wikoffchapel.comStephen Patrick Long Obituary | Urbana, IL | Renner-Wikoff Chapel & CrematoryView Stephen Patrick Long's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 1 tribute posts from the community. 0116
Reposted by Ankur DesaiAndrew Dessler @andrewdessler.com · 02/09/2025Our 400+ page comment on the DOE climate working group report is now out. Our conclusion: The merchants of doubt are back, and they're coming for climate science.sites.google.comDOEresponseSiteOn July 29, 2025, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a report from its Climate Working Group (CWG). This report features prominently in the EPA's reconsideration of its 2009 Endangerment Finding. In response, over 85 scientists have come together to write a comprehensive review, which is 17449222
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 02/09/2025We’re thrilled to welcome Bee Leung to our faculty! A cloud physicist and mesoscale meteorologist by training, her research looks at the physical processes driving land-aerosol-cloud interactions. Learn more about Bee in our Q&A: www.aos.wisc.edu/news/q-a_wel... 0172
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 20/08/2025UW-Madison AOSS Rooftop Camera video from this past Saturday with two spectacular gust front / arc cloud passages, and lots of turbulence right behind them youtu.be/OfgKADhyET0youtu.be2025 August 16 - Storms, Arc clouds - North viewYouTube video by AOSSRooftopCameras 162
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Some good news to share: NASA's PREFIRE mission has been extended through September 2026 and is broadening its focus from Earth’s poles to the entire globe. AOS professor Tristan L'Ecuyer is the principal investigator. www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-p...jpl.nasa.govNASA’s PREFIRE CubeSat Mission ExtendedThe twin cube satellites will operate through at least September 2026, expanding focus from the poles to the whole planet to improve modelling and weather forecasts. 031
Reposted by Ankur DesaiAlbert Ruhí @albertruhi.bsky.social · 14/08/2025We’re looking for an Assistant Professor in Physical Climate Science. Apply and join a great interdisciplinary Department! @natureatcal.bsky.social @agu.org @freshwaterscience.bsky.social #academicjobs aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05084aprecruit.berkeley.eduAssistant Professor - Physical Climate Science - Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and ManagementUniversity of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now! 22825
Reposted by Ankur DesaiZeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 14/08/2025The recent DOE climate science report misrepresents the work of many researchers. Carbon Brief asked those cited to review the parts of the report where their work was used, and we collectively found 100+ misleading or false statements: interactive.carbonbr... 10356200
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 14/08/2025AOS professor Hannah Zanowski joined The Larry Meiller Show to talk about the role of oceans on Earth and other planets. Have a listen!wpr.orgHow oceans support life; keeping space rovers unstuck; and the scourge of blue-green algaeOceanography has much to tell us about the health of planet Earth – as well as far-flung exoplanets. Then, we learn why space rovers get stuck on Mars and the moon. Then, an up-to-date report on anoth... 053
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Through modeling efforts over high-risk regions, including Wisconsin airspace, they aim to apply machine learning tools to improve the identification and prevention of these hazards. 061
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 28/07/2025CCR Director and AOS Affiliate Scientist Michael Notaro has led STEM camps aimed at fostering neurodiversity in science for several years. He spoke to WMTV 15 News about how their long-term future is unclear due to funding cuts.wmtv15news.comMadison STEM camp for neurodivergent kids could see final year after funding lossPrivate donations are helping keep the camps going through this summer, but the long-term future is unclear. 063
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 25/07/2025AOS Professional MS students made a trip to the Kegonsa Research Campus to visit an agrivoltaics site. They explored research at the intersection of solar energy, agriculture, climate, and water, such as @profdesai.bsky.social and his Ecometeorology Lab's work with flux towers. 📸: Josh Arnold 053
Reposted by Ankur DesaiManda Adams, PhD @mandaadams.bsky.social · 11/07/2025www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgSenate spending panel would rescue NSF and NASA science fundingIts support for a flat budget is a sign of congressional resistance to drastic cuts Trump has proposed 062
Reposted by Ankur DesaiUW–Madison Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences @uwmad-aos.bsky.social · 07/07/2025In partnership with the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center, we had the opportunity to archive a portion of the department’s historical photos. We're happy to share that the collection is now live: search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AAOS... 061
Reposted by Ankur DesaiRupert Seidl @rupertseidl.bsky.social · 06/07/2025As the mean rate of forest disturbance is increasing, so does its temporal variance. Proof that Taylor's law also applies to disturbance ecology, and a warning of more severe future extremes. Paper led by @corneliussenf.bsky.social w/ @tommaso-jucker.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comTaylor’s law predicts unprecedented pulses of forest disturbance under global change - Nature CommunicationsLarge pulses of disturbance have been observed globally in response to climate change. Using Taylor’s Law, the authors show that those pulses were not unpredictable but expected given a strong scaling... 05820
Reposted by Ankur DesaiAlan Gerard @wxmanms1.bsky.social · 06/07/2025I have spent the last 24 hours looking at media reports and social media posts about the Texas Hill County tragedy and being appalled by the level of misinformation I am seeing. I have tried to put together an updated, more reasoned summary I hope you'll read. open.substack.com/pub/balanced...open.substack.comLatest on Texas Hill Country flood tragedyChantal makes landfall in South Carolina 38786297