The NSSL 60th Anniversary Symposium, was held Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at the National Weather Center in Norman, OK. Thanks to all who attended and those that contributed to the success of NSSL throughout the past 60 years.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Science and Engineering Demonstrations and Lunch
12:30 – 12:45 p.m. – Welcome (Kurt Hondl, NSSL Deputy Director)
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. – Remarks by OAR and NWS Leadership (Steve Thur, OAR Assistant Administrator and Michelle Mainelli, NWS Deputy Director)
1:05 – 1:15 p.m. – Video Tribute
1:10 – 1:30 p.m. – Keynote: NOAA Leadership (VADM Nancy Hann, NOAA Deputy Under Secretary for Operations)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – A Legacy of Achievement (Dusan Zrnic, Ken Howard, Harold Brooks, Pam Heinselman)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. – Break
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. – Chasing the Future: Advanced Research and Development at NSSL
- Anthony Lyza
- Elizabeth Smith
- Anthony Reinhart
- Robert Clark
- Kodi Berry
- Patrick Burke
- Makenzie Krocak
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Partners in Science: CIWRO Advancing the NOAA and NSSL Mission
- Sebastián Torres
- Thea Sandmael
- Monte Flora
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Keynote: NSSL Director DaNa Carlis on the future of NSSL
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Evening Reception and Poster Viewing
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Banquet
7:00 – 7:45 p.m. – Keynote: Former NSSL Scientist Don Burgess
7:45 – 8:00 p.m. – Salutations (Berrien Moore and DaNa Carlis)