From the AMS Executive Committee and Executive Staff
Over the past week, we have seen significant changes, including actual and proposed reductions in funding and staff across several federal agencies. These shifts, and associated uncertainty, are prompting concern across the weather and climate enterprise, as public safety, economic stability, and scientific research spanning government, academia, and the private sector may be impacted, directly or indirectly. Any funding cuts or reorganization must ensure that essential functions are not degraded.
It is possible that many dedicated professionals in the weather, water, and climate (WWC) community — whose work has provided immense value to the nation — will feel the effects of potential changes. The American Meteorological Society stands in support of those who may be affected and recognizes their invaluable contributions. Today, we want to focus on actions AMS is taking to directly support those impacted by these changes.
Starting next week, AMS will be temporarily opening a variety of services to the entire community regardless of 2025 membership status. These will include:
- AMS job board and early access to job announcements,
- AMS Career Portal,
- access to AMS career and other webinars, and
- access to AMS journals online content.
For those who are impacted by job loss as a result of any changes across the government, AMS will also temporarily provide:
- significant reduction in virtual and in-person meeting registration fee, and
- waivers of 2025 AMS membership dues.
Look for additional details about these changes in the coming weeks.
We also want to hear from you on what additional actions you would like AMS to take in support of the WWC enterprise and the individuals impacted in recent weeks. You can optionally provide feedback.
Regarding actions all of us can take, we once again encourage you to contact your elected representatives (national and local) and share the successes of the WWC enterprise with your friends, neighbors, and community groups. Through our combined efforts and actions we are at our most effective and impactful in communicating the value of and ensuring the success of the WWC community and science more broadly.
To find your Congressional Representative or Senator you can use these resources:
Signed: Executive Committee and Executive Staff of the AMS
David Stensrud, President 2025
Alan Sealls, Incoming President 2026
Anjuli Bamzai, Past President 2024
Brad Colman, Past President 2023
Becky DePodwin, Executive Committee member
Bill Kuo, Executive Committee member
Brian Papa, Acting Executive Director
Stephanie Armstrong, Associate Executive Director
Paul Higgins, Associate Executive Director