Marshall Shepherd

The Great Debate. Check Work Email On Weekends Or Not? Why not checking work email at night and on weekends may actually be good for you and your productivity.

Would love your thoughts on this article I just wrote" The Great Debate: Check Work Email On Weekends Or Not? This is a bit outside of the weather, climate and science things I normally write about in Forbes, but it is certainly relevant to many of us.

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Honoring And Defining Black Excellence Must Include STEM As STEM fields continue to flourish, the way excellence is framed within Black communities must expand.

LOVE this argument that my friend & colleague @drshepherd2013.bsky.social makes, that in order for the 🇺🇸 Black community to move *further* forward, our foundational orgs such as the NAACP need to include STEM when they define & honor Black excellence

#BlackSky

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a man wearing a blue shirt and tie is saying yup . ALT: a man wearing a blue shirt and tie is saying yup .

On climatology exam, 6 of my students wrote: “weather is to you mood, climate is your personality”

Framing matters.
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We've got storms in the forecast this week and a lot going on at the NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center, so let's talk to the guy in charge! 🤓

Hear our conversation with Dr. Russell Schneider anywhere you get your podcasts 👉 linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks

Honoring And Defining Black Excellence Must Include STEM As STEM fields continue to flourish, the way excellence is framed within Black communities must expand.

Some Sunday morning writing
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Honoring And Defining Black Excellence Must Include STEM As STEM fields continue to flourish, the way excellence is framed within Black communities must expand.

Some Sunday morning writing
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It was 104 degrees in parts of Texas today. That's the post. It's February

Black Trailblazers in Meteorology: Pioneers Who Changed Weather History | Weather.com From the first Black meteorologist to climate modeling pioneers, these groundbreaking figures shattered barriers and built the foundation for modern weather science. In celebration of Black History Mo...

Wow.....to mentioned in the same air as the Tuskegee Airmen and my mentor Dr. Warren Washington is humbling

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Melissa Officially At The Top Of Strongest Atlantic Hurricane List A final report on Melissa confirmed that it is tied for the Atlantic Basin's strongest hurricane. The just-released analysis revealed other stunning records too.

Final report is out. Hurricane Melissa was even stronger than we thought. My analysis
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Perhaps...and clausius clapeyron relationship too

Bomb Cyclone Produced Historic Snow Totals And Hurricane-Like Winds A late-February bomb cyclone produced historic snow totals and hurricane-strength winds. Here are the preliminary numbers.

My post mortem on the historic Blizzard
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Philly Snow Totals: This is so unusual for a blatant discrepancy of local TV weather vs. the official forecast from the NWS. Local TV is free to forecast whatever but this is weird. 🤔 🤔

High-Impact Blizzard To Impact Major U.S. Cities Major blizzard to affect the I-95 corridor Sunday and Monday. Here's the latest information.

If you live in DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York or Boston. Heads up.

My details on late weekend Blizzard

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On this rainy day in Georgia, my latest article might be worth a read. Percent chance of rain is challenging concept for many and it may be because of how our brains are wired.

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What my UGA colleague said

Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane - UGA Today Rainfall, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes are major hurricane hazards. But heat also poses a serious threat, according to UGA research.

UGA press release on our new study of the 5th hurricane hazard
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Is Climate Change Making You More Tipsy From Wine? Warming climate may be leading to stronger wines. Experts explain why that matters to you.

If you enjoy wine, you might find my Sunday writing at Forbes of interest. Is climate change making wine stronger from an alcohol content perspective?

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So proud of Alex

The Relationship Between Weather and Valentine's Day Roses Valentine's Day is a time for expressions of love. Roses are commonly used. Here's how weather and its changes are affecting this timeless flower.

When you can sneak a love letter in with your science literacy on Valentine's Day. Enjoy. #ValentinesDay

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News

This is very promising new from the NASA administrator after Congress, in a bipartisan manner, restored deep cuts proposed by the WH. NOAA and NSF budgets were also mostly restored. Checks and balances still have a faint pulse...

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Would love your feedback on points made here

#nationalweatherpersonsday
Graphic by Jared Rackley

People will people

It’s National Weatherperson’s Day. Have Meteorologists Lost? Happy National Weatherperson's Day. In an era of weather apps, groundhogs, and social media, have the meteorologists lost?

My reflective piece on the state of weather communication on National Weatherperson's Day. Would love your thoughts on this one. #NationalWeatherPersonsDay

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Behind every major fire response and every carefully planned prescribed burn is a team of scientists working to understand those conditions down to the finest detail 🔥

Hear from U.S. Forest Service's Dr. Marcus Williams on this week's Weather Geeks:

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Ha, fixed. Thank you

Climate Change Realities Of The Winter Olympics As the Winter Olympics get started in Italy, experts discuss how weather and changing climate affect the competition and future site selections.

My critical analysis of how weather and climate will impact the upcoming #winterolympics now and into the future.

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Remember, it's a rodent not a meteorologist or climatologist....Honestly, it is all in fun and folklore, but there is a sizeable part of the public that thinks the Groundhog and Almanac are credible while dismissive of actual scientists.
#groundhogday

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The Science Of Why Socks Keep Us Warm. It’s More Than You Think Socks are more important than you may think during the Arctic plunge currently gripping much of the U.S. Here's why feet are so important in regulating body temperature.

Icymi

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