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Nonlinear measurements might be expected to confound, but do they belong in a statistical model hierarchy?

Written on May 23, 2022.

– By Rick Danielson Jr – A statistician and physicist were discussing an experiment over a pot of tea, when this hypothetical exchange occurred: “I know we are working in the right units,...

First-ever Weather and Water Project WET Workshop

Written on February 23, 2022.

– By CWRA Project WET Canada – The first joint CWRA Project WET Canada and Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) activity was a one-day workshop cohosted for the Association...

Why 400+ academics wrote to the Finance Minister

Written on January 28, 2022.

– By Haley Alcock following an interview with Dr. Christina Hoicka – On January 19, 2022, in an open letter to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland 400+ academics and researchers urged the...

As climate science researchers and educators, we need to do more for our students than just teach them about their dismal futures

Written on January 5, 2022.

– By Dr. Heather Short – I resigned from my tenured position teaching climate science at a small college in August of this year. It wasn’t to take a better job offer, or to use as a bargaining...

CMOS Bulletin Solidarity Statement with Wet’suwet’en land defenders

Written on December 9, 2021.

The CMOS Bulletin stands in solidarity with members of the Wet’suwet’en Nation as they peacefully defend their unceded territories in the face of militarized police action, raids and arrests by armed...

Have your say: NSERC 2030 consultations

Written on November 26, 2021.

As announced in Spring 2021, NSERC is hard at work developing a new strategic plan that will guide our efforts over the next decade. In Phase 2 of our process, we are engaging with external stakeholders...

Why Canada Urgently Needs to Support a Global Plastic Treaty

Written on May 21, 2021.

– By Tom Gammage – Plastic pollution is widely recognised as one of the most salient environmental and human health crises of the modern time. From extraction of the fossil fuels used to...

The Essential Role of Climate Scientists in Canada’s Climate Plan

Written on May 18, 2021.

– By G.S. Strong and Garth Mihalcheon – Introduction Covid-19, political tensions and the U.S. presidential election and its aftermath have dominated news and social media coverage for...

A Message from the CMOS President, Spring 2021

Written on May 7, 2021.

– By Marek Stastna – As I sit down to write my comments, it seems that the Southern Ontario spring has finally sprung. Outside of my bedroom/office windows, the grass is green, the odd tree...