Exploratory Mini-WorkshopFraming the Questions –

Addressing the NeedsMoving To Incorporate Social

Science Results into Meteorological Operations /

Services Office of the Federal Coordinator for

Meteorological Services and Supporting Research

May 3-4, 2010

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology OFCM

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology OFCM

Administrative Info

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Folder Contents & Miscellaneous Information

• Folder content:

– Social science primer

– Presentation suggested questions

– Agenda

• Miscellaneous information

– Attendance Roster

– Mini-Workshop Materials

• To be posted on OFCM Website

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology OFCM

Mr. Samuel P. WilliamsonFederal Coordinator for Meteorology

Exploratory Mini-WorkshopFraming the Questions – Addressing the Needs

Moving To Incorporate Social Science Results into Meteorological Operations / Services

May 3-4, 2010

Welcome

Welcome

• Exploratory mini-workshop driven by actions from:

– Meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research

– 64th Interdepartmental Hurricane Conference

Welcome• Objectives

– Identify agency social science-related actions and social science needs / priorities

– Compile key recommendations for potential government actions for implementation in meteorological forecasting and warning programs in the near, intermediate, and long term

– Develop an Action Agenda for the further inclusion of social science research results into meteorological operations / services

QUESTIONS?