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The KU AMS club is a local chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) established in 1992.  The club is open to KU students of all majors with an interest in meteorology.  The chapter sponsors both social and academic events, and is a great way for students to meet one another. 

KU AMS has sponsored events every month and some include:

  • Back to School Bowling Night
  • Faculty/Student Wiffle Ball
  • Atmospheric Science Info Night
  • KU Severe Weather Awareness Week
  • Meet the Meteorologist Panel
  • Annual KU AMS Royals Tailgate

 

Club meetings are tentatively held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Lindley 225.  Membership dues are $10, cash or check.  Please make checks payable to the “KU AMS Club”.  Membership dues can be turned in to the club treasurer, Carly Fish.

Elections for 2010-2011 were held on May 4, 2010.  Elections for 2011-2012 will be held again at the end of spring 2011.  Please contact any of the co-presidents if you have questions.

2010-2011 KU AMS Club Officers

Faculty Advisor:
Donna Tucker              dtucker@ku.edu

Co-Presidents:

Kristen Menz kmenz5@ku.edu
Garrett Black g075b594@ku.edu

 

Vice President: Matt Sanderson: mattsande22@gmail.com

Treasurer: Kathryn Clark

Secretary: Michael Shook

Social Chair: Megan Lynxwiler

 

The KU AMS club encourages students to become national AMS members, as well.  The benefits of being a member include discounts on AMS books and conference fees, networking opportunities, and scholarship eligibility.

About the AMS:

“The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. AMS publishes nine atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals — in print and online — sponsors more than 12 conferences annually, and offers numerous programs and services.” (Source: AMS website)

More information about the AMS, as well as a membership application materials, can be found at: http://www.ametsoc.org


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