MetoGrads
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
We are a graduate student organization within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at UMD.
We are a graduate student organization within the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at UMD.
We serve as a cohesive platform for students to engage in collaborative endeavors to foster character development, experiential learning, and the pursuit of excellence within our field. Through various group activities, including research projects, seminars, workshops, and outreach initiatives, we aim to cultivate a supportive community that empowers individuals to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
We serve as a cohesive platform for students to engage in collaborative endeavors to foster character development, experiential learning, and the pursuit of excellence within our field. Through various group activities, including research projects, seminars, workshops, and outreach initiatives, we aim to cultivate a supportive community that empowers individuals to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
WHO CAN JOIN?
WHO CAN JOIN?
To become a member of MetoGrads, one must be a full or part-time registered graduate student in the AOSC. MetoGrads openly admits AOSC graduate students to its membership and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, or based on rights secured by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
To become a member of MetoGrads, one must be a full or part-time registered graduate student in the AOSC. MetoGrads openly admits AOSC graduate students to its membership and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental ability, or based on rights secured by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
WHEN WE MEET?
WHEN WE MEET?
We hold weekly meetings throughout the semester. All board members must attend, but all other AOSC graduate students are welcome, although attendance is not mandatory.
We hold weekly meetings throughout the semester. All board members must attend, but all other AOSC graduate students are welcome, although attendance is not mandatory.
Community discussion, news, and event announcements are hosted on our Slack workspace. Ask one of our officers for an invite!
Community discussion, news, and event announcements are hosted on our Slack workspace. Ask one of our officers for an invite!
GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIALS
Incoming, Current, and Alumni Graduate students are encouraged to stay connected through our Slack message board.
Join the group to hear more about upcoming social events, plan study sessions, and enjoy relatable graduate student memes.
BOARD MEMBERS
GABBY LINSCOTT
Co-President
HANNAH ZAFAR
Co-President
TIM CANTY
Faculty Advisor
AKARSH RALHAN
Treasurer
ALISHA WELLINGTON
DEI coordinator
SAMANTHA HALSTEAD SANTEZ
PhD Party Planner & Facilities Coordinator
IGOR UCHOA FARIAS
Student Seminar Coordinator
BENJAMIN WOODS
Student Seminar Coordinator
JHAYRON S. PEREZ-CARRASQUILLA
Department Seminar Coordinator
HENRY FOX HAUSMANN
Graduate Student Government Representative
Additional Graduate Student Representatives
Additional Graduate Student Representatives
Admissions Committee Representatives Hannah Daley, Sarah Loughran, & Henry Santer
Admissions Committee Representatives Hannah Daley, Sarah Loughran, & Henry Santer
Social Committee Representatives Hannah Daley & Emily Wisinski
Social Committee Representatives Hannah Daley & Emily Wisinski