Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) AWARDS Nominations Deadline: Feb 15.
February 15th is the deadline for nominations for the CMOS Prizes and Awards. It may seem far away, but it always seems to arrive faster than we thought.
Dr. Terry Gillespie, Professor Emeritus University of Guelph, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2018 following a brief illness. Terry was a well-known educator and researcher, who specialized in micrometeorology. He was a long-standing member of CMOS and was awarded the Dr. Andrew Thomson Prize in Applied Meteorology in 2006.
– By Paul Kushner, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Toronto and CMOS President –
This month I want to focus on the stewardship theme of advocacy for our CMOS community. Advocacy covers many facets of our activities,
– By Paul Kushner, Professor, Department of Physics, University of Toronto and CMOS President –
This month I’m thinking back on the 2018 CMOS Congress in Halifax, a great gathering for our community that featured excellent plenaries and sessions, smooth organization, superb facilities, and a welcoming spirit throughout the week.
– Tier 2 CRC in Physical Oceanography –
– Faculty of Science, Sandbox Coordinator (Instructor, 2‐year term, 100% FTE) –
– By Wayne Richardson, P.Eng., CMOS President –
My year as President of CMOS seems to be flying by. It is already, once again, time to register for our upcoming CMOS Congress. As you know, our CMOS Local Arrangements Committee in Halifax has been hard at work putting together a fantastic scientific and social programme.
– By Ian Rutherford FCMOS, Ph.D. –
On March 7th 2018 Dr. Philip E. Merilees passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family in the hospital near his home in Bonita Springs, Florida, following a short battle with cancer and its complications.
Dr. Merilees was an exceptional scientist and scientific leader in both Canada and the USA. He was a brilliant theoretician who made many contributions to our understanding of atmospheric and oceanic fluid dynamics.
– Review by Richard Leduc, Ph.D., AirMet Science Inc. –
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