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Come see the upcoming showcase of the best films about the polar and alpine regions at this year's US Association of Polar EarlyCareer Scientists 10th Annual International Polar Film Festival, happening March 16-March 20 at: usapecs.org/polar-film-fes…

Deadline extended! Submit your entry to the @US_APECS International Polar Film Festival! Showcasing short films (1–30 min) about the polar and alpine regions: science, culture, art, storytelling, fieldwork, and more: usapecs.org/polar-film-fes… Extended deadline: February13, 2026

With inland temperatures from just below 0 to the single digits F, 1-minute @NOAASatellites #GOESEast / #GOES19 True Color RGB images showed nearshore ice in southern Lake Michigan (along and just off the coasts of WI, IL, and IN). #playing:true;coordinate:-973784,4056749;zoom:8;coverage:radm2;product:%5B%7B%22n%22:%22true_color_night%22,%22a%22:1%7D%5D;num_frames:161;frame_rate:30;start_time:2026-01-20T13:49:54Z;timeframe:Start%20Time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">geosphere.ssec.wisc.edu/#playing:true;…;

Submit your entry to the US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists International Polar Film Festival! Showcasing short films (1–30 min) about polar and alpine regions: science, culture, art, storytelling, fieldwork, and more: usapecs.org/polar-film-fes… Deadline: Feb. 06, 2026

The @UWCIMSS Satellite Blog takes a new, in-depth look at the historical storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-blog…

It's the 50th Anniversary of the launch of GOES-1! Check out this blog post celebrating 50 @NOAASatellites GOES loops, one for each state! cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-blog…

NASA’s PREFIRE CubeSat Mission Extended: jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-pre… @UWCIMSS @UWFedRelations @UWiscResearch

SSEC turns 60! We’re celebrating six decades of atmospheric and satellite meteorological research that supports the mission to protect property and save lives: ssec.wisc.edu/news/articles/…

NOAA unveils powerful convergence of AI and science with revolutionary Next-Generation Fire System technology: noaa.gov/news-release/n… @UWCIMSS @UW_AOS

NOAA Satellites Track Large New Jersey Wildfire: nesdis.noaa.gov/news/noaa-sate… @UWCIMSS @UW_AOS

Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming: theconversation.com/hurricane-fore… @UW_AOS @UWCIMSS

Beyond the weather forecast: 5 ways UW satellite technology helps save lives: news.wisc.edu/beyond-the-wea… @UWCIMSS @UW_AOS @UWFedRelations

Federal funding cuts threaten life-saving severe weather forecasting at UW-Madison: channel3000.com/news/federal-f… @UWCIMSS @UW_AOS @UWFedRelations

Know a high school senior who loves the physical sciences? The Verner E. Suomi Scholarship is a great opportunity! Apply by April 18 to be considered: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/education/vern… @UWCIMSS @MilwaukeeMPS @MMSDschools

Thank you to everyone who donated to #DayoftheBadger and helped make this year a success! We received a total of 35 generous gifts which directly support incoming students as they pursue a career in science.

There is still time left to support students during #DayoftheBadger. Your donation is matched dollar-for-dollar until 5pm (CDT) today: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/space…

SSEC founder Verner Suomi was passionate about teaching. That commitment continues today at SSEC and @UWCIMSS. Help support student learning and research during #DayoftheBadger: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/space…

It begins! The 2025 #DayoftheBadger is a spirited 1848-minute event to support students and future scientists at SSEC and @UWCIMSS. Thanks to a generous donation, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/space…

Are you a high school senior planning on attending a University of Wisconsin System school? Are you interested in majoring in the physical sciences? Apply for the $3000 Verner E. Suomi Scholarship. Deadline to apply is April 11: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/education/vern… @MilwaukeeMPS

UW-Madison scientists weigh in on LA fires, explain university satellites that track them: dailycardinal.com/article/2025/0… @UWCIMSS @NOAASatellites @UW_AOS