The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) develops and uses mathematical models and computer simulations to improve our understanding and prediction of the behavior of the atmosphere, the oceans, and climate.

Over its 53-year history, GFDL has set the agenda for much of the world's research on the modeling of global climate change and has played a significant role in the World Meteorological Organization, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessments, and the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. GFDL scientists focus on model-building relevant for society, such as hurricane research, prediction, and seasonal forecasting, and understanding global and regional climate change.

• February 3, 2009 P.C.D. (Chris) Milly Elected AGU Fellow - P.C.D. (Chris) Milly was recently named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Dr. Milly is a hydrologist who has worked at NOAA’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory since 1988, as part of a long-term collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
• January 14, 2009 Andrew Wittenberg received the 2009 Journal of Climate Editor's Award - Journal of Climate Editor's Award Andrew Wittenberg received the 2009 Journal of Climate Editor's Award "For his dependably scholarly, constructive, and thorough reviews." Read more
• December 20, 2008 Yi Ming Receives Presidential Award - Yi Ming, research physical scientist at GFDL, was just named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The Presidential Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to recognize and support the extraordinary achievements of young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers in science and technology. Read more

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• May 6, 2009: Brian Arbic
  Some recent results in global modelling of oceanic mesoscale eddies, barotropic tides, and baroclinic tides
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• May 7, 2009: Janina K�rper
  The Role of Salinity for AMOC variations in an undisturbed and anthropogenic influenced climate
  Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• May 11, 2009: Dr. Qinghua Ding
  Global tropical-extratropical teleconnection during the northern summer
  Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• May 13, 2009: Hendrik Tolman
  Wind wave modeling at NCEP: WAVEWATCH III past present and future
  Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room
• May 15, 2009: Dr. Stephen Beagley
  Ground to Upper Atmosphere Modelling Using the Canadian Middle Atmosphere Model
  Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Location: Smagorinsky Seminar Room

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