iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

netCDF-Java version 5.11.0 has been released! Please visit buff.ly/GDOAnnB for more details.

000

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New AWIPS Tips: Unidata AWIPS Release v23.4.3-1 View the blog for more information: buff.ly/0wgPPyf

010

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This MetPy Monday tutorial compares three common ways to visualize wind and flow fields in Python: streamlines, quiver plots, and wind barbs. buff.ly/8zhub09

040

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In this MetPy Monday tutorial, John Leeman continues the two-part series on temperature gradients in Python. buff.ly/jITN5KU

000

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) 7.1 is now available. Highlights include support for Amazon S3 data browsing, Gemini integration, and new grid diagnostics. buff.ly/cviIaGk

020

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This week's MetPy Monday tutorial begins a two-part series on calculating and plotting temperature gradients in Python. buff.ly/9rsXFdP

010

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The next UDUNITS Community Call is scheduled for Monday, 14 September 2026. This call is open to anyone interested in the technical development or the long-term sustainability of the UDUNITS package. buff.ly/BSx5xuD

010

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This MetPy Monday shows how to retrieve GOES satellite archive data from S3 and plot it using MetPy's declarative plotting interface. buff.ly/UqiGztk

000

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

NSF Unidata Update: July 2026 In case you missed it — here's a recap of news from the NSF Unidata Program Center for the month of July 2026. buff.ly/IFCGI6e

000

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

What questions do you have about AI in education? 2026 NSF Unidata Summer Intern Tara Staresinic has published the first post in her "AI in Education" series, sharing a student's perspective on AI, sustainability, ethics, and practical ideas for the classroom. buff.ly/BhPXGMT

031

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This MetPy Monday tutorial shows how to work with NEXRAD Level II radar data in Python and turn raw radar volume data into a useful reflectivity map. buff.ly/emrLpMC

062

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

NSF Unidata is hiring! We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative professional to join our team as a Program Specialist IV – Community Services & Partnerships Manager. More information: buff.ly/lwKemu7

0710

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This week's MetPy Monday tutorial demonstrates how to access GFS analysis data from a THREDDS Data Server: buff.ly/0LfaLnf

054

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

This week's MetPy Mondays tutorial shows how to create a Stüve diagram in Python using MetPy’s new Stüve plotting tools. buff.ly/LLryKAC

031

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

MetPy Mondays is back! John Leeman from NSF Unidata introduces what’s new in MetPy and previews a new 15-part MetPy Mondays series focused on practical meteorological data analysis, remote data access, and case study plotting. buff.ly/BQitB7I

unidata.ucar.edu

MetPy Mondays #329 - What's New in MetPy? | NSF Unidata

This MetPy Monday episode introduces a new series focused on the latest features in MetPy and practical workflows for meteorological data analysis in Python. John highlights improvements to core…

0135

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Proposal deadline extended to Friday, April 3, 2026. Does your Earth Systems Science project need some equipment to succeed? There's still time to apply for up to $20,000 from this year's community equipment awards program. buff.ly/FWV9BuI

221

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Does your Earth Systems Science project need some equipment to succeed? Just a reminder that the proposal deadline for this year's NSF Unidata Community Equipment Awards program is March 27, 2026. buff.ly/nkzoZk2

020

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Join Project Pythia June 15-18, 2026 for an in-person hackathon in Boulder, CO. Registration is open through May 22, but act early if you're interested in support to travel to the event. buff.ly/YG3dRsp

000

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

As the NSF Unidata Science Gateway grows in visibility, popularity, and features, we want to share what we’re excited about and some of what’s been going on behind the scenes! www.unidata.ucar.edu/news/nsf-uni...

unidata.ucar.edu

NSF Unidata Science Gateway Update: What's new? What's next? | NSF UnidataNSF Unidata Science Gateway Update: What's new? What's next? | NSF Unidata

030

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Did you know that NSF Unidata provides grants to help you purchase hardware for projects that benefit your institution and the community at large? You can still take part in the 2026 program -- applications are due by March 27, 2026. buff.ly/iIDBGnE

053

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

There's a lot going on today for NSF Unidata staff -- and our 2025 summer interns! -- at #AMS2026. Check our schedule at buff.ly/NIXTDSe for talks and posters, or come chat at the UCAR booth (#119 in the exhibit hall) from 1-6pm.

030

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Are you at #AMS2026? Come chat with NSF Unidata staff members at the UCAR booth (#119 in the exhibit hall) from 9:45am - noon this morning. We'll also be there from 3:00-6:00pm, and from 1:00-6:00pm on Wednesday. Check our schedule for times: buff.ly/NIXTDSe

095

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Howdy folks attending #AMS2026! If you'd like to chat with staff members from the NSF Unidata Program Center, we'll be at the UCAR booth (#119 in the exhibit hall) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Check our schedule for times: buff.ly/NIXTDSe

062

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

AI-driven global model output from NCEP is now available in NSF Unidata data streams! Ready to explore? We’ve created an IDV bundle and Jupyter notebook to help you dive in. You can even try them out on the NSF Unidata Science Gateway without installing a thing! www.unidata.ucar.edu/news/ai-driv...

AI-driven GFS output displayed on a 3D globe in the IDV. The display shows color-shaded mean sea level pressure, a color-filled contour vertical cross section of temperature, 500 mb height contours, and an isosurface of wind speed (roughly depicting jet stream locations).

031

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

NFS Unidata will be updating the underlying server technology for our #java Maven artifacts server (artifacts.unidata.ucar.edu) on Tuesday, January 20th, around 12:00 MST (UTC-7). This is anticipated to be transparent. For more information, please visit www.unidata.ucar.edu/news/unidata...

unidata.ucar.edu

Unidata artifacts server changes | NSF UnidataUnidata artifacts server changes | NSF Unidata

021

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Can you think of someone who has helped you (and others!) on your path as an Earth Systems scientist? NSF Unidata's Russell L. DeSouza Award honors those who help our community share ideas, data, and software. It's easy to make a nomination! buff.ly/DM8YPfx

054

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Folks from the NSF Unidata Program Center will be presenting at the AMS Annual Meeting in Houston. We'll also be at the Student Conference Career Fair. Come visit to learn about internships and other things going on at around the Program! buff.ly/HOyMxgx

031

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Do you love to write code or teach others about data-centered Earth Systems Science? Interested in the interplay of science and data? The NSF Unidata Summer Internship program is looking for you! Apply by February 6, 2026 to work with us next summer: buff.ly/5nsLdRu

02118

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 NSF Unidata Community Equipment Award grants: Tuskegee University and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa! To learn more about how NSF Unidata supports universities in building their cyberinfrastructure, see buff.ly/oRrjfAJ

063

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

NSF Unidata runs on community ideas, input, and energy! Meet the new folks joining our advisory committees this fall: buff.ly/2RF27zY

053

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Hoping to present at the 2026 AMS Annual Meeting? The deadline for abstracts has been extended (again) until 27 August 2025. buff.ly/haOJOvX

021

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Hoping to present at the 2026 AMS Annual Meeting? The deadline for abstracts has been extended until 21 August 2025. buff.ly/lMn3PLZ

011

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

NSF Unidata offers educators access to cloud-based JupyterHub servers tailored to their requirements. New this year: Jupyter-based access to GUI applications. Read more and learn how to request access: buff.ly/4Knt4hz

052

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

In conjunction with the AWS Open Datasets team, we are changing the AWS S3 bucket that contains up-to-date NEXRAD Level II archive data. There is a new bucket name and SNS notification topic, but no other changes. The legacy bucket name will be discontinued September 1, 2025. buff.ly/WVBvt26

074

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

✨The 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey closes this Friday!✨ Take 15 minutes to share your insights and help guide NSF Unidata’s efforts in the coming years. It will really help us understand your Earth science data needs. Take the Survey: arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

054

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

✨There’s still time to share your voice in the 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey, closing June 20!✨ Help shape how we support the Earth sciences community. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes, and will really help us understand your needs. 🔗 Survey: arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

0129

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

We at NSF Unidata are pleased to announce that we have now received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the next year of our five-year award. This allows us to end the current furlough of our staff and resume our operations. buff.ly/GafcZts

220754

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

✨There’s still time to share your voice in the 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey!✨ As our program center plans for future work, your feedback is essential to ensure we’re meeting the evolving needs of the Earth systems science community. 🔗 Take the Survey: arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

arcg.is

NSF Unidata Community Survey

2025

034

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

✨Calling on our community: your feedback fuels our future✨ The 2025 Unidata Community Survey is still accepting responses. By sharing your experience and ideas, you help us return better prepared to serve the Earth systems science community. 🔗 Take the Survey: arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

arcg.is

NSF Unidata Community Survey

2025

049

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

✨Reminder: The 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey is still accepting responses✨ Your input is vital to help shape how our program center supports the Earth systems science community, especially as we prepare to resume work. 🔗 Take the Survey: arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

arcg.is

NSF Unidata Community Survey

2025

0512

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Due to the current gap in funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Unidata Program is pausing most operations effective 12 May 2025. Nearly all staff will be furloughed until funds from our existing NSF grant become available. For more information, see buff.ly/d2TC1Oy

unidata.ucar.edu

NSF Unidata Pause in Most Operations

66054

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

📝New eLearning: Supervised Machine Learning Readiness 📝 Get started with ML in the Earth systems sciences with this self-paced no- and low-code learning series. Enroll for free today on NSF Unidata eLearning! elearning.unidata.ucar.edu/course/view....

132

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Our NSF Unidata team implemented AI-NWP models on Jetstream2 cloud resources! We've shown that using FourCastNet and Pangu on Jetstream2's GPU capabilities can generate a global forecast in under 20 seconds. See our complete findings and implementation guide in the full blog post: buff.ly/kqpvqmp

unidata.ucar.edu

Running Pretrainined AI-NWP Models, Our Experience at NSF Unidata on Jetstream2

072

Reposted by NSF Unidata

MetPy @metpy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

MetPy 1.7.0 is out! Highlights include saturation vapor pressure (including over ice) and LCL calculations, automated high/low identification, and clients for accessing S3 archives of NEXRAD L2/L3, GOES, and ML weather prediction output (from NOAA/CIRA), and more! github.com/Unidata/MetP...

github.com

Release 1.7.0 · Unidata/MetPy

Highlights New analytic LCL calculation based on Romps (2017) New saturation vapor pressure calculations, relative to both ice and liquid, using Ambaum (2020) Moisture/temperature dependent gas co...

0218

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

✨The 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey is now live! ✨ Share your insights, support community progress. Take 15 minutes to complete the survey, and as a thank you, you'll have the chance to enter a drawing for an NSF Unidata swag bag. 🔗 arcg.is/zLOSW #PoweredByUnidata

11717

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Want a clean way to combine a Skew-T and time series in Python? This week’s #MetPyMonday shows how to wrangle GridSpec for a tight layout with MetPy + Siphon. youtu.be/fzEJvnaXYJw?...

youtu.be

MetPy Mondays #327 – Complicated Layouts with GridSpec

YouTube video by NSF Unidata

097

NSF Unidata @unidata.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

The 2025 NSF Unidata Community Survey is coming next week! By participating in the survey, you'll also have the chance to enter a drawing for a NSF Unidata swag bag! 📬 Watch your inbox or visit us here for the link once it goes live. #PoweredByUnidata

0114