April 20, 2026
Researchers in the Colorado State University Department of Atmospheric Science will be featured in an upcoming episode of the long-running PBS science documentary series NOVA that explores the occurrence of “rain bombs” – a potentially deadly global weather phenomenon that continues to mystify scientists. The episode is scheduled to air on April 22 on Rocky Mountain PBS at 8 p.m. and be available to stream on NOVA’s website and YouTube channel the same day. NOVA is the most-watched…
February 26, 2026
Researchers with the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University are conducting a series of field campaigns to prepare for NASA's upcoming INCUS satellite mission into weather formation. INCUS will use three small satellites to measure vertical air motion inside storms from space. That process is key to severe weather formation, including heavy rain and damaging winds. Recent field campaigns by the Calibration and Validation team in Colorado, Alabama…
January 23, 2026
The department will host a prospective student meet and greet on January 27 during the American Meteorological Society's annual meeting in Houston. From 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel Lanier Ballroom J, prospective students are invited to join current faculty and students to learn more about the department. The meet and greet will be followed by the department's reception for alumni and friends.
January 6, 2026
On January 7, the Department of Atmospheric Science will bid farewell to a truly exceptional colleague. After 17 years with the department, Manager of Business Operations Darby Nabors will retire and focus on other activities like rest, travel, and sewing. The department is deeply grateful for her dedicated service. What began as a role in the CSU Office of Sponsored Programs in 2004 evolved into a remarkable 17-year journey with…
December 5, 2025
To all our graduates, you are impressive and we are proud of your accomplishments, and excited to see what the future holds for all of you. Congratulations also to our 2025 Fall student award winners. En Li was awarded the Dietrich Scholarship, funded each year by Fort Collins-based Air Resource Specialists, Inc. (ARS) to recognize an Atmospheric Science graduate student who has excelled in the study and research of air quality. …
November 20, 2025
1) Climate dynamics. We seek an innovative and collaborative scholar with a strong and growing record of research, teaching, and service in climate dynamics and its intersection with the broader Earth system. The successful candidate will have a clear and innovative vision that demonstrates their potential to be a leader in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the physical processes that govern Earth’s climate through, for example, creative observational…
