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Upcoming CESSRST Event
Event: Panel Presentation and Q/A Session on 'Flying Instruments and Virtual Earths: Science and Student Opportunities with the National Center for Atmospheric Research.'
Event: Post Screening Discussion of Dr. Kendall Moore’s documentary film “Can We Talk? Difficult Conversations with Underrepresented People of Color: Sense of Belonging and Obstacles to STEM Fields, moderated by Catalina Martinez, Regional Program Manager, NOAA, and Certified Diversity Professional
Wendy Prudencio pursues her passion for community service by volunteering at Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRK) and Ocean Conservancy. She also continues her NOAA mission-driven doctoral research titled, The Impact of Resource Distribution After Hurricane Maria in Coastal Areas in Puerto Rico.She is conducting the research under NOAA CESSRST faculty advisor Fernando Tormos-Aponte, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
This 6-month Fellowship is designed to support, connect, and elevate an intergenerational group of leaders and storytellers of color working to connect people with nature and the outdoors. It's an invitation for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to draw on their own experiences and enhance their communications and leadership skills.
NOAA NESDIS will be organizing a virtual GOES-R Hackathon in September 2021. This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and build credentials. Watch the video on the left to learn more.
Interested students must notify
Dr. Shakila Merchant, Associate Director
of NOAA CESSRST at smerchant@ccny.cuny.edu and register here.
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