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Thursday, January 20, 2000

Houston meteorologist named as a Fellow to the AMS

HOUSTON - Jill F. Hasling of Weather Research Center was recently named as a Fellow to the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Announcement of this prestigious designation was made on January 12 at the AMS 80th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. The honor of Fellow is given to an individual for distinguished service in meteorology.

A Certified Consulting Meteorologist, Mrs. Hasling is the director of Weather Research. The American Meteorological Society certifies meteorologists as Certified Consulting Meteorologist. There are 594 in the nation of which twelve are women. Ms. Hasling is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.

Ms. Hasling was founding director of Weather Research Center in 1987, a non-profit educational and research group. One of the successful educational programs carried out by the Center is Weather Camp which started in 1991. These camps are designed to given people of all ages the knowledge necessary to save their lives in time of severe weather. In 1994, Ms. Hasling envision the Weather Museum as a place to host educational programs such as Weather Camp and also allow visitors access to hands-on exhibits.

Founded in 1919, the AMS is the preeminent scientific and professional organization for scientists and practitioners in atmospheric sciences and related oceanic and hydrolic sciences. The Society publishes well respected scientific journals, sponsors scientific conferences and supports public education programs across the country.