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Hoots and Hollers for the Scholars - NORMAN—Out of approximately 600 applicants nationwide, seven sophomore meteorology students from the University of Oklahoma recently were named recipients of the 2008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings scholarship. Undergraduate students from more than 60 colleges and universities - majoring in over 25 different disciplines - applied for the Hollings scholarship program. [PDF] Posted: 5/9/2008
University of Oklahoma to Purchase Radar – First of Its Kind in United States - NORMAN, Okla. – A new weather radar – the first of its kind in the United States – is being constructed and located at the University of Oklahoma to enhance education, training, research and development and encourage future innovations. [PDF] Posted: 5/9/2008
University of Oklahoma Takes Part in Upcoming Feasibility Study - NORMAN--Through an international, competitive bidding process, the University of Oklahoma was recently selected by the Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ-Državni hidrometeorološki zavod) of the Republic of Croatia to undertake a comprehensive modernization Feasibility Study for the DHMZ. [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
For Related Articles on the Croatian Feasibility Study - This article and related articles may be found at the links on the PDF. [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
Tornado study to dive into storm's heart - Courtesy of ABC News: U.S. scientists plan the most extensive tornado study since one in the mid-1990s that helped inspire the Hollywood film Twister. Starting in spring 2009, researchers intend to hunt tornado-spawning thunderstorms in the central part of the country. [Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/2/2008
Republic of Croatia Chooses OU to Modernize Weather System - Courtesy of The Oklahoma Daily: The Republic of Croatia’s Meteorological and Hydrological Service has selected OU to undertake a year-long study in the country to determine if it is feasible to modernize the weather system. [Link] [PDF] Posted: 5/1/2008
WSI LiveCat ForecastTM Provides Advanced, Highly Accurate 10-Day Forecast For Storms - Courtesy of Caribbean Press Releases: New York, April 30, 2008 - Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, the leading global risk and reinsurance specialist, and WSI Corporation, the leader in weather-driven business solutions, announced the introduction of WSI LiveCat Forecast, an innovative service for the insurance marketplace that provides accurate 10-day predictions of the path and intensity of upcoming hurricanes and tropical storms. [Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/30/2008
In Oklahoma, why does it always rain on our parade? - Courtesy of the Oklahoman: The flags went tight as the wind gusted and the rain poured. The weather hadn\'t been too bad through much of the day. So where did this come from? [Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/30/2008
Heading to the 21st century - Courtesy of the Norman Transcript: The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plains, but where does it go in Croatia? That’s what officials from the Office of Weather Programs and Projects at the University of Oklahoma will find out as they conduct a year-long modernization feasibility study for Croatia’s Meteorological and Hydrological Service (DHMZ). [Link] [PDF] Posted: 4/29/2008