GESTAR II Seminar Series *note: rescheduled
***RESCHEDULED FOR May 23, 2023!
Join us for a virtual seminar by Dr. Christine Chiu, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University. Her talk is titled "Clouds and aerosols laid bare-A 3D view from synergistic satellite observations for improved process-level understanding."

New Date: May 23, 2023

Abstract: 
Marine boundary layer clouds cover a substantial portion of the global oceans and play an important role in determining the Earth's radiation budget. Their morphology, controlled by various dynamical factors and modulated by aerosols, is complex. It can range from single-layer stratiform in the high latitudes, mixtures of stratiform and cumuliform in the mid-latitudes, and mainly cumuliform in the tropics. Despite the distinct three-dimensional (3D) and heterogeneous nature of clouds, their interactions with radiation are often simplified to one-dimensional (1D) not only in models at all scales but also in satellite remote sensing applications. While it is a concern that the 1D simplification unavoidably introduces errors in cloud retrievals, missing critical information on 3D cloud properties has more profound impacts because it prevents us from offering much stronger observational constraints for understanding cloud-aerosol processes and improving model physics.   

To address this issue, I will show recent advances in remote sensing of 3D clouds and near-cloud aerosols. Specifically, our new retrieval framework accounts for cloud heterogeneity, incorporates 3D radiative effects directly, and uses synergistic satellite observations. It also capitalizes on a particle flow filter approach for the first time, which solves the fully non-linear retrieval problem and provides realistic error estimates. Applications and implications of these retrievals for an improved understanding of clouds and aerosols also will be discussed.

Biography:
Dr. Christine Chiu is a Professor at the Department of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University. Prior to joining CSU, she was an Associate Professor at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, United Kingdom, a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and an Associate Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
 
Dr. Chiu has extensive experience in remote sensing and radiative transfer. She has been working on retrievals for cloud, precipitation, and aerosols; aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions; and machine learning applications in cloud processes and radiative transfer. Dr. Chiu is currently serving as the Chair of the Cloud and Precipitation Measurements and Science Group for the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Climate Research Facility, and as a member of the International Radiation Commission and the Hyperspectral Imaging and Sounding of the Environment Program Committee. In the past, she has served as the Chair of the AMS Atmospheric Radiation Committee.

For more information on the GESTAR II Seminar Series, click here.
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I just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow (Thursday) is the last day to get tickets for the Honors College/Meyerhoff Charity Gala at the original price! ($15 for Honors College students and $20 for plus-ones)

Tickets WILL be sold at the door, but each type of ticket will be $5.00 more expensive--why deprive yourself of $5 or $10? Just get your tickets in the Honors College by tomorrow 4:00pm!

This is going to be a fantastic event, with dancing, hor d'oevres, a photo booth, raffle prizes, AND a chance to help Moveable Feast, a great local charity.

Finally, tickets are CASH ONLY, so hit the ATM before coming in! Hope to see you there--but don't worry, the Staff won't be there to cramp your style Lol


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2. Did you check the recommended resources for your location?
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Check this out.
Public Location Services are a fast and easy way to find the location you need for your event. Under location search, look for our public searches to find lecture halls, tabling events, UC Ballrooms, and more!!

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Note: This self-paced course has been retired due to changes in available resources from Blackboard. We encourage faculty interested in Ultra training to access the following resources:

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In support of the final completion of the Ultra migration by SP2025, Instructional Technology is pleased to offer a self-paced course, Ultra for Instructors. 


This course is designed to introduce instructors to Blackboard Ultra, including general navigation, content management and creation processes, assessment creation and settings options, and gradebook management. Ultra for Instructors should provide a starting point to help you design your courses in Blackboard Ultra and offers opportunities to apply what you're learning as you navigate the course. 

The course includes reference materials, links to resources, videos, and "Try It" activities to apply in your own Ultra courses. Depending on faculty interests, available time, and needs, the course can be approached in one of the following ways:


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UMBC is committed to providing a consistent learning experience for everyone. The last day we will support Blackboard Original is December 31, 2024. Please check out our training and support: umbc.edu/go/ultra

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Dear Graduate Assistants,

If you are new to the UMBC payroll system, here are some resources for you to have a better understanding of your stipend dispersion.

Payroll Calendar:

  • The Payroll calendar outlines when paperwork is due for transactions including new hires, position changes and other job and pay related actions along with time entry, holidays and campus closures, and paycheck dates. 

  • Want to add the paycheck calendar to your google calendar? Copy this link: umbc.edu_q0pqfl66o6ssml2f7k1u7kpbe0@group.calendar.google.com, go to the "Other Calendars" box in your google calendar, and add the link after choosing "Subscribe to Calendar".

Paycheck and Forms:
  • As a GA, you are paid with other USM employees on a bi-weekly basis, i.e every alternate Friday. You can sign-up at Maryland POSC to view your past, current and upcoming paychecks and W-2/W-4 forms here. You can also change your address details on this website.
  • For clarity on tax deductions, you can use the net pay calculator for estimating taxes and net pay.

If there is anything specific you want GAAC to discuss / explain in our Wednesday Wisdom series, please reach out to us at gaac@umbc.edu.
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The Graduate Student Association is looking for candidates to run for important Executive Council Positions including:

-President
-Vice President
-Senate Speaker (must be an elected Senator to run)
-Treasurer
-Historian
-Chair of the Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC)
-Chair of the Graduate Experiences, Achievements and Research Symposium (GEARS)
-Chair of the Legislative Concerns Committee
- Chair of the Equity of Funds Committee
- Chair of the Graduate Student Success Committee 

Please nominate qualified (must have had 12 graduate student credits and completed one academic year) candidates using this form. 

Registration will close Friday, March 24th, 2023
The election will be held on April 6th, 2023 during the Senate Meeting.

Full descriptions and expectations of the positions can be found here.
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