What's Happening (U.S. and the world)

 

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Venice hasn't stopped sinking after all

Photos Reveal Severity of Hurricane Sandy’s Coastal Impacts

How Sandy the Grinch Stole Halloween

Why America Has Fallen Behind the World in Storm Forecasting

California's Death Valley named world's hottest place

Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Lowest Extent Ever Recorded

Marcellus Shale becoming top US natural gas field

Culprit Identified: Fungus Causes Deadly Bat Disease

The 10 college majors with the lowest unemployment rates

 



What's Happening (Department)

Majors' Night was held on October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of Science 1. The following students received Book Awards: Alyssa Dubbs, Karla Mercado, Shannon Stahl, Ethan Rignanese, Thomas King, Ryan Pasternak, Leland Cohen, Prisly Santana, and Rebecca Howe. Congratulations to all. Well done!

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Scholarship application form. Everyone should apply for scholarships administered by the Department. Your professors want to award you scholarships but we need to know if you want them. Download our short form and submit it to Lisa in room 209.

Travel application form. Going to a scientific conference? Presenting a paper? Volunteering? First time at a conference? The department can help for your expenses. Fill out and print this simple pdf form to let us know of your needs. Submit it to Lisa in room 209.

David Loveless Wins NOAA Scholarship click here for the story

Meteorology Students get a Peer-Reviewed Publication in The Compass: Earth Sciences Journal of Sigma Gamma Epsilon. Paper Title: An Assessment of the Relationship between Air Mass Frequency and Extreme Drought in the Midwest United States. Authors: Curtis Walker, Erin Potter, Nicholas Esposito, and Dr. Melissa Godek.

Click here to see Curtis Walker receiving the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence from the SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher