education and outreach - NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory

Scientist Connects with 1,000 Students Worldwide Through Skype a Scientist Program

AOML Communications — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:08:16 +0000

Congratulations to Lev Looney, a University of Miami graduate student working at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), for surpassing his 1,000th student through the Skype a Scientist program!

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Exploring Environmental DNA

AOML Communications — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:17:22 +0000

Have you ever wondered what animals might be present in a particular habitat or traveled through a certain area of the ocean? Scientists are able to use environmental DNA or “eDNA” sampling to help answer those questions. NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) has recently released a new educational video series, “Exploring Environmental DNA” on their website and Youtube channel.

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Join Us! NOAA Open House 2020

AOML Communications — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:34:32 +0000

NOAA is turning 50! The federal science agency that provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, fisheries management, and coastal restoration, is celebrating by opening its doors to the south Florida community with a free open house on April 25th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than seeing science in action with friends and family!

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NOAA Open House 2018

AOML Communications — Tue, 15 May 2018 19:58:10 +0000

May 10-12, 2018, AOML partnered with our colleagues on Virginia Key to welcome south Florida students and families to a NOAA Open House! The interactive scientific experience centered around three NOAA entities: AOML, the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the Miami Weather Forecast Office, as well as the University of Miami Rosenstiel School, MAST Academy, and the ANGARI Foundation. Over the three-day event, 859 guests learned more about the federal agency that provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring, fisheries management, coral monitoring, and coastal restoration.

The interactive experience rotated from the NOAA facilities on Virginia Key, to the University of Miami Rosenstiel School’s Experimental Fish Hatchery and SUSTAIN research facility. Participants also visited the MAST Academy Land SHARC and Weather on Wheels mobile outreach programs, and learned about weather forecasting from NOAA weather forecasters.

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Premiere of New VR Film, Generation Ocean: Coral Reefs Coming to NOAA’s Open House

AOML Communications — Sat, 12 May 2018 19:33:01 +0000

The premiere of Generation Ocean: Coral Reefs is open to the public and will take place during NOAA’s Open House this Saturday, May 12th, from 10 am – 3 pm at AOML, 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL. During the Open House, attendees will be able to not only experience the premiere of ANGARI Foundation’s new 360/VR film, but will also have the opportunity to meet NOAA scientists, tour the facilities, and learn about hurricanes, corals, fisheries, weather, and more.

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AOML Hosts Take Your Child to Work Day 2018

AOML Communications — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:36:33 +0000

Each year, AOML scientists have the opportunity to bring their children to work, where they are taught about different aspects of the research being performed within the three divisions of AOML. This year, the children partook in lessons and activities in the subjects of buoyancy, density, ocean currents and circulation, marine debris, ecosystem based management, and ocean observations.

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Changing Waters

AOML Communications — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 16:05:03 +0000

This past Saturday, December 2nd, the FIU School of Environment, Arts and Society and FIU Sea Level Solutions Center hosted their "Changing Waters" event: an innovative science-art event focused on the issue of sea level rise. The event featured a science panel with experts from a variety of disciplines in addition to musical and theatrical performances inspired by the global rise of sea levels and the search for solutions. AOML researcher and oceanographer Chris Kelble sat on the panel, sharing his unique knowledge of water quality in Biscayne Bay and the impact of sea level rise in South Florida’s coastal communities.

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Frost Science IMPACT Summer Camp

AOML Communications — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 15:21:25 +0000

This June, AOML hosted students from the Frost Science Upward Bound Math and Science program. This program provides high school students with access to mentors and technology, interaction with scientists, as well the IMPACT (Integrated Marine Program and College Training) Summer Program, in which they delve specifically into marine science.

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2017 Hurricane Awareness Tour

AOML Communications — Fri, 12 May 2017 14:41:55 +0000

On May 12th, 2017, AOML oceanographic and meteorological scientists participated in the final leg of NOAA's Hurricane Awareness Tour in Miami at the Opa-Locka Executive Airport.

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NOAA and Partners Host Open House for 1,300

AOML Communications — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:05:06 +0000

NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and the National Marine Fisheries Service/Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) partnered with the University of Miami Rosenstiel School for Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy to host an open house May 14th-16th.

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