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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

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With its history of visionary research and development programs, successful commercial ventures, and reciprocal approach to information and data transfer, the Weather Sphere truly represents the future of the weather industry. Weather Sphere research and development partners are active participants in the acquisition of new weather and climate knowledge. These research and development activities become the rich ground from which new education, training, and operational applications and services are cultivated.