Empowering Future Atmospheric Scientists

Serving underrepresented communities through education, research, and collaboration with NOAA.

About NCAS-M

Our Mission

To train and graduate students in NOAA-related sciences while increasing diversity and representation in the atmospheric and environmental workforce.

What We Do

We provide academic support, mentorship, internships, research experiences, and community outreach aligned with NOAA’s goals.

Our Impact

$100M

In leveraged funding

210+

NOAA collaborators

150+

Peer-reviewed publications

380+

Students supported over three cycles

58

Doctoral degrees supported

10

Alumni hired by NOAA

100+

NERTOS

50+

NOAA Summer Internships

130+

NOAA mentors

10+

AEROSE research cruises

20,000+

K–12 students reached through outreach

250+

NOAA student experiential learning activities

920+

Conference presentations

Alumni Spotlight

Dr. DaNa Carlis

NCAS-M alumnus, DaNa L. Carlis, Ph.D., is an award-winning meteorologist and serves as the Director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). He has dedicated more than 20 years to NOAA, contributing to weather prediction, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Partner Institutions

Howard University

Lead institution of NCAS-M, based in Washington, DC. Focuses on air quality, tropical meteorology, and data assimilation.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Focuses on remote sensing, air quality, and modeling.

Jackson State University

Supports education, weather, and climate modeling research.

San José State University

Contributes to wildfire, air quality, climate, and atmospheric research.

University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Offers research in tropical meteorology and coastal systems.

University at Albany

Engages in urban meteorology and environmental modeling.

University of Texas at El Paso

Focus on air quality modeling, remote sensing, and education pathways.

University of Maryland, College Park

Focuses on climate change, atmospheric composition, the global carbon and water cycles, and land use impacts.

Pennsylvania State University

Focuses on atmospheric dynamics, severe weather, numerical weather prediction, climate variability, and atmospheric chemistry and air quality.

Latest News

NCAS-M Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Jimisha Iman Relerford — Scholar, Mentor, and Cherished Member of the NCAS-M Family

It is with deep sadness that NCAS-M shares the passing of Dr. Jimisha Iman Relerford on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Dr. Relerford faithfully served NCAS-M as Project Manager since 2022, and we hold her family, friends, students, and colleagues in our hearts during this profoundly difficult time.

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NOAA Releases 20-Year Education Plan to Inspire the Next Generation of Earth Scientists

NOAA released its 2025-2045 Education Strategic Plan, marking a new commitment to cultivating a robust STEM workforce and fostering environmental stewardship nationwide.