COAA SCC NEWSLETTER No. 2, Fall 2011
Dear COAASCC Members and Friends,
COAASCC is pleased to announce the release of the second issue of COAASCC newsletter. You are welcome to contribute to the future issues of the newsletter. Check it out and enjoy!
https://webfiles.uci.edu/zliu2/COAA_SCC_Newsletter_No2_Fall2011.pdf
COAASCC Executive Committee
Fall 2011 COAA-SCC Science Workshop First Announcement: Call for Abstracts
When: November 5, 2011 (Saturday)
Location: UCLA Dept. of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Math Sciences Bldg., Room 7124
We would like to call your attention to the Fall 2011 COAA-SCC Science Workshop, an annual gathering of COAA-SCC members, friends, and colleagues, to be held at UCLA on November 5 this year. The Workshop is an important venue for scientific exchange across broad atmospheric and oceanic science disciplines.
In order to plan the workshop, we would like to receive your abstracts by October 17 (our apology for the short notice). Please submit abstracts to shuhui.wang@jpl.nasa.gov. There will be approximately six oral presentations, to be selected from the abstracts submitted. Oral presentations will be 10-minute talks. There will be opportunities for poster presenters to give a 1-slide, 1-minute introduction of their posters. Posters will be on display throughout the workshop.
If you have questions about the overall scientific program, please contact the workshop co-chairs: Yi Chao, yi.chao@jpl.nasa.gov, Qinbin Li, qli@atmos.ucla.edu
For practical and logistical information, contact the workshop local hosts: Junhong Liang, liangjh@atmos.ucla.edu, Yu Gu, gu@atmos.ucla.edu, Li Zhang, lzhang@atmos.ucla.edu
We look forward to your support and contributions, and please feel free to circulate this notice to other interested colleagues.
Best regards,
COAA SCC Executive Committee
documentary film on college admission secret by two high school graduates
Dear all,
Yi Chao’s 18-year old son, Ray, just released this documentary, just before leaving LA for the east coast to start college.
Congratulations, We Regret to Inform You: the college admissions secret
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7klMsHzand8
College admissions is the scariest and most mysterious part about high school. Students and parents are stuck guessing what admissions officers are looking for, but often guess wrong. In this documentary, we try to find the secret to college admissions.
COAA SCC Executive Committee
Tibetan workshop (Aug.15-16, 2011) schedule is online
Dear COAA SCC members and friends,
The 2011 summer workshop schedule is ready online. Please see below links for both Chinese and English version of the schedule.
in Chinese: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Schedule-of-TP-Workshop-Chinese.pdf
in English: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Schedule-of-TP-Workshop-English.pdf
COAA SCC Executive Committee
Prof. Yuk Yung’s new poem for the new scientist
Dear All,
Prof. Yuk Yung wrote a poem for the new scientists. Please see below:
贈年輕科學家
吾華榮千載 舉世無匹雙
若問何機密 只因守倫常
十年栽幼苗 百年見樹長
喬木扶小木 代代有棟樑
根深邦本固 民厚國泱泱
今世重科學 唯獨有西洋
若為物所役 身心必受傷
大德寓於人 儀器未足量
Also, Yi-Li has a new article for family. Please see below link:
http://www.worldjournal.com/view/full_lit/12940812/article-%8D%A5%88%F7%8E%F7?instance=wjbk7
COAA SCC Executive Committee
Yi-Li’s book: a Chinese book about raising kids in the US
Dear All,
Prof. Yuk Yung’s wife, Yi-Li, has a Chinese book about raising kids in the US. She is willing to share with everyone. Please download from below link:
https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/YiLi-Book-raising-kids.pdf
COAA SCC Executive Committee
Abstract deadline extends to May 31, 2011 for the 2011 summer workshop in Chengdu, China
Please note that Workshop on Weather and Climate over Tibetan Plateau and Adjacent Regions and their Global Implication will be held on August 15-16, 2011, Chengdu, China. The abstract deadline has been extended to May 31st.
Please see below link for detail information:
in Chinese: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Announcement_Chi.pdf
in English: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Announcement_Eng.pdf
Appendix: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/appendix.pdf
COAA SCC Executive Committee
Prof. Yuk Yung was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Tim Liu was elected to the AGU fellow
With great pleasure, COAASCC would like to share the wonderful news with you.
Prof. Yuk Yung was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
http://features.caltech.edu/features/163
Dr. Tim Liu was elected to the AGU fellow
http://www.agu.org/about/honors/fellows/fellows_current.shtml
COAA SCC Executive Committee
中国教育部招聘团
各位学者、教授：
大家好！
4月17日，教育部留学服务中心率中国高校代表团赴美举办“
此次有近百家中国高校参团。 敬请诸位届时光临，并请转告您的学生和身边对此感兴趣的人前
来参观。
4月17日上午10时在洛杉矶Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center（地址：One Industry Hills Parkway，City of Industry, CA 91744）举办教育展暨中国留学人才招聘会。中科院、上海交大、华南理工等10余所国内高校及研究机构的上百个职位将面向领区中国留学人员及学者开放。
谢谢！
中国驻美国洛杉矶总领事馆教育组
联系电话：
Tel: 213-807-8023
Fax:213-807-8051
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Education Office
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles
443 Shatto Pl.,
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Tel: 001-213-807-8071
Fax: 001-213-807-8051
2011 COAA SCC Spring Gathering for Friends and Families
When: 04/23/2011, Sat, 1 – 5 pm
Where: (http://www.uhills.org) University Hills Community Center 1083 California Ave, Irvine, CA
Cost: Free
What to Expect: Relaxing socialization and lots of fun!
Directions to UC-Irvine: http://www.uci.edu/freewaydirections.php
Please see below link for detail information:
https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/2011_spring_gathering_flyer.pdf
COAA SCC Executive Committee
2009 COAA-SCC Summer Workshop and Picnic Report
The COAA Southern California Chapter (COAA-SCC) held a Summer Workshop and Picnic on September 12, 2009 at California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Over 40 scholars and students from UCI, UCLA,JPL and Caltech attended the workshop. The theme of the workshop is Recent Advances in Atmospheric and Oceanic Research. There were two invited keynote speeches, four oral talks and nine posters, covering data analysis, modeling, satellite, remote sensing, instrument design, and other related topics. (more…)
COAA Newsletter-September 2009
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COAA Newsletter – Issue of September 2009 Page 1
Chinese-American Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
Mail Box: P. O. Box 1293, Greenbelt, MD 20768, USA
Web Page: http://www.coaaweb.org
Editor: Renguang Wu
Contents
- COAA 2009 board of directors Page 1
- Executive Committee of COAA Southern California Chapter Page 1
- COAA activities
COAA 2009 Spring Workshop Page 2
COAA SCC 2009 Summer Workshop and Picnic Page 3 - COAA news
The Fifth International Ocean-Atmosphere Conference Page 4
A Postdoc Job Opening Page 4 - COAA membership registration form Page 2 (more…)
Last Announcement for the 2009 Summer Workshop
2009 COAA-SCC Summer Workshop: Recent Advances in Atmospheric and Oceanic Research
California Institute of Technology
Beckman Institute, Room 173, 1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, 91125
September 12, 2009
Workshop Program (more…)
COAA SCC 2009 Summer Workshop announcement
Dear COAA-SCC members and friends,
The annual COAA-SCC Summer Workshop is coming! It will be held next Saturday (September 12) at Caltech from 10am to 2pm. Please come to meet your colleagues from UCLA, UCI, JPL, and other institute in the Southern California.
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Seifeld (Caltech) and Prof. Xue (UCLA) will deliver planetary talks on aerosol and climate and land-atmosphere interactions in the workshop. (more…)
Announcement: 2010 COAA SCC Executive Committee election results
Dear COAA SCC members and friends,
2010 COAA SCC Executive Committee (EC) members have been elected. Please congratulate our newly-elected EC members and thank our 2009 EC members for their great achievement!
2010 COAA SCC Executive Committee
Chair: Jin-Yi Yu (UCI, jyyu@uci.edu)
Vice Chair: Yi Chao (JPL, Yi.Chao@jpl.nasa.gov)
Secretary: Shuhui Wang (JPL, Shuhui.Wang@jpl.nasa.gov)
Treasury: Li Zhang (UCLA, lzhang@atmos.ucla.edu)
Program (Atmosphere): Xianwei Wang (UCI, xianweiw@uci.edu)
Program (Ocean): Xin Jin (UCLA, xjin@ucla.edu)
Membership: Junhong Liang (UCLA, liangjh@atmos.ucla.edu)
Publicity: Xiaochun Wang (JPL, Xiaochun.Wang@jpl.nasa.gov)
Publication: Minhui Lo (UCI, mlo@uci.edu)
2010 COAA SCC CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY
February 20 (Saturday), 11:30am-3:00pm
Golden Coast Buffet Restaurant
Chinese-American Oceanic Atmospheric Association Southern California Chapter (COAA SCC) cordially invites you and your families to celebrate the 2010 Chinese New Year (Year of Tiger) together. Don’t miss this great opportunity to socialize with your colleagues and fellow friends and families. The seating is limited. Please reserve seats for you and your family as soon as possible.
Where: Golden Coast Buffet Restaurant (2223 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, 626-576-7688). The restaurant charges $18 per person ($9 for kids under 4’6”) for buffet, drink, tax and tips. COAA SCC decided to cover part of the cost. We will collect $12 per person for members, $15 for non-members, and $7 for children (free for toddlers under 3’). Look for the sign of COAA SCC registration when you arrive as the restaurant.
What to expect: Besides a variety of delicious food, the program will include the following:
• Welcome from COAA SCC Chair, Prof. Jin-Yi Yu (UCI)
• New Year greeting from community leaders
• Invited Talk: “Life after the PhD”, Prof. Qinbin Li (UCLA)
• Invited Talk: “Real Estate Opportunities and Strategies”, Dr. Carol Hsu (Emerald 2000 Financial)
• Visual tour of the COAA SCC new webpage, Mr. Minhui Lo (UCI)
• Group introduction of members and friends of each institution
• Door prize drawing
• Karaoke
• and much more …
RSVP: Please contact the following COAA SCC representatives in your institution. We encourage you to provide your brief biography (e.g., where you came from, what degree and which university, your specialty, picture, etc) to the corresponding representatives for group introduction.
UCI: Xianwei Wang (xianweiw@uci.edu)
UCLA: Junhong Liang (liangjh@atmos.ucla.edu)
JPL-Atmosphere: Shuhui Wang (Shuhui.Wang@jpl.nasa.gov)
JPL-Ocean: Hong Zhang (hong.zhang@caltech.edu)
All other institutions: Shuhui Wang (Shuhui.Wang@jpl.nasa.gov); Minhui Lo (mlo@uci.edu)
Membership: If you are a regular or student member of COAA, please remember to renew your annual membership on site. If you are not a COAA member yet, you might be interested to join. New member application will be available on site for those interested (regular membership: $10; student membership: $5; see http://www.coaaweb.org/memberships.html for more information).
Look forward to seeing you on Feb 20, 2010. Happy Chinese New Year!
COAA SCC Executive Committee
2010 COAA SCC Chinese New Year Party Report
2010 COAA SCC Chinese New Year Party Report
Chinese-American Oceanic Atmospheric Association Southern California Chapter (COAA SCC) held a successful Chinese New Year party on Feb 20, 2010 in Alhambra, CA. This was the fifth annual Chinese New Year celebration organized by COAA SCC. Near 80 scholars and their families attended this joyful event.
Photo taken by Dr. Xianwei Wang (UCI), COAA SCC Publicity
The party began with a warm welcome remark by Prof. Jin-Yi Yu (UCI), Chair of COAA SCC. Prof. Kuo-Nan Liou (UCLA) gave an inspiring speech of the Year of Tiger. Prof. Yuk Yung (Caltech) presented his Chinese poems and a beautiful Chinese calligraphy by his wife, Ms Yi Li. (poems posted at http://coaascc.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/a-poem-from-prof-yuk-yung/) Prof. Yongkang Xue (UCLA), the ex-Chair and founder of COAA SCC, talked about the history of COAA SCC and presented interesting historical photos from previous events. Prof. Yu also read a New Year greeting from Dr. Lee-Lueng Fu (JPL). (more…)
Dr. Lee-Lueng Fu awarded space cooperation honor
JPL senior research scientist Dr. Lee-Lueng Fu has been named a co-recipient of the 2010 Committee on Space Research International Cooperation Medal.
The award recognizes Fu’s leadership in satellite radar altimetry missions encompassing Topex/Poseidon, Jason 1, and Jason 2 and his successful leadership of a cohesive, collegial team of international scientists in the exploitation of ocean surface radar altimetric data.
The medal is awarded once every two years to a scientist who has made a distinguished contribution to the application of space science and whose work has contributed significantly to the promotion of international scientific cooperation. This year, Fu shares the honor with the late Yves Menard, project scientist for the Topex/Poseidon and Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2 missions for the French Space Agency. Menard died in October 2008.
Professor Kuo-Nan Liou awarded the prestigious COSPAR William Nordberg Medal
With great pleasure, I would like to share this wonderful news with you.
COSPAR (Committee on Space Research, The International Council for Science) has presented Dr. Kuo-Nan Liou, Distinguished Professor of
Atmospheric Sciences and Director, Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering, the 2010 COSPAR William Nordberg Medal awarded every two years for his “outstanding contributions to the application of space science”. Professor Liou will be honored during the inaugural ceremony of the 38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly (July 18-25 2010, Bremen, Germany) on Monday, July 19, 2010.
Previous recipients include Sir John T. Houghton, former Professor of Atmospheric Physics, University of Oxford and former Director
General, UK Meteorological Office; and Dr. Charles Elachi, Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Professor of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology.
Please see attached for the letter from COSPAR regarding this award and join me in the congratulations to Prof. Liou.
Cheers,
Yu
NASA 2010 Award Medals – Three COAA SCC members and friends are awarded
Three of our COAA SCC members and friends have been selected to accept 2010 NASA Honor Award Medals.
Dr. Hui Su (JPL)
Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
For major advances in the understanding of water vapor and cloud feedbacks on climate change through quantitative analysis of observations from multiple NASA satellites.
Dr. Jonathan Jiang (JPL)
Exceptional Achievement Medal
For pioneering a new approach to quantifying the impact of air pollution on clouds and climate, through combining observations from multiple NASA satellites.
Dr. Lee, Tong (JPL)
Exceptional Achievement Medal
For outstanding achievements and leadership in studying ocean climate variability through synergistic utilization of satellite observations.
These medals are prestigious NASA awards that are presented to carefully selected individuals who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions to the NASA mission. More details about these medals can be found at the following webpages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Exceptional_Achievement_Medal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Exceptional_Scientific_Achievement_Medal
Job opportunity for Climate Change scientist in LA area
Dear Colleague,
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), one of the most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation, is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California (30 miles east of downtown L.A.). Our highly diverse staff of approximately 800 employees works hard to ensure clean air and a healthful environment for the 17 million people who live in the region we serve.
We¹re seeking a AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST (CLIMATE CHANGE) with technical expertise and experience in the field of climate change, greenhouse gases, and other air pollutants to work in our Climate Change unit of our Planning, Rule Development & Area Sources division. We¹re writing to ask for your assistance in spreading the word.
Because this field is so specialized, traditional advertising is not likely to bring good results, so we hope you might help. If you know of any colleagues who might be interested, please forward this e-mail to them or direct them to http://www.aqmd.gov/hr/neogov/current-jobs.htm for all details on how to apply.
This is a journey-level position, requiring a related degree and two years professional experience. The position earns from $6,419.00 to $7,953.00 PER MONTH, with excellent benefits and working conditions, and a 4/10 work schedule. This posting is expected to close on July 9, 2010.
We¹re trying to get the word out quickly, as candidates must submit original transcripts to document their education, which adds time to the process. We appreciate any help you can provide!
Best regards,
Joanne Newman
Human Resources Analyst
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Professor Yuk Yung elected fellow of Academia Sinica
Dear COAASCC members and friends,
Please joint us to congratulate Professor Yunk Yung of Caltech for being elected fellow of Academia Sinica. This is a great honor! The election took place in Taipei on July 8. The election result was widely reported and discussed in the media. You can find the list of the new fellows at the following link: http://udn.com/NEWS/NATIONAL/NATS4/5714360.shtml .
Once again, congratulations to Professor Yung.
Jin-Yi Yu
Chair, COAASCC Executive Committee
Prof. Yuk Yung’s TV interviews after his election to Academia Sinica
Professor Yuk Yung of Caltech had a TV interview after his election to the Academia Sinica. He talks about the “Spirit of Caltech” in Part 1 of the interview and the “Second Industrial Revolution” in Part 2. The link to this interview can be found at: http://yly-mac.gps.caltech.edu/Caltech/pict10/tv%20interview%202010 .
Professor Yung will attend the COAASCC 2010 Summer Workshop and will give a short presentation. Come to the workshop to congratulate Prof. Yung’s receipt of the academic honor.
Jin-Yi Yu, Chair
Executive Committee of COAASCC
COAASCC 2010 summer workshop
This year, COAA-SCC Summer Workshop will be held on Sep. 25th, 2010. at UCLA, 7124 Mathematical Sciences Building, Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
2010 COAA-SCC Summer Workshop
2010 COAA-SCC Summer Workshop: Recent Advances in Atmospheric and Oceanic Research
and
A Celebration of Professor Kuo-Nan Liou’s Receipt of COSPAR William Nordberg Medal and
Professor Yuk Yung’s Election as a Fellow of Academia Sinica
September 25, 2010
Room 7124, Mathematical Sciences Building, UCLA
Workshop and Celebration Program (more…)
2010 COAA-SCC Summer Workshop and Celebration
The COAA Southern California Chapter (COAA-SCC) held a Summer Workshop and a celebration to Professor Kuo-Nan Liou’s Receipt of COSPAR William Nordberg Medal and Professor Yuk Yung’s Election as a Fellow of Academia Sinica on September 25, 2010 at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Both were our invited keynote speakers. In addition, there are six oral talks and 12 posters, covering field data analysis, modeling, remote sensing, and all other related topics.
Professor Jin-Yi Yu, Chair of COAA-SCC, from University of California, Irvine (UCI), opened the workshop by giving a welcome remark. Dr. Yi Chao, vice Chair of COAA-SCC from JPL, introduced the first keynote speaker, Professor Yung, who shared his scientific thoughts and new poems. Professor Yongkang Xue, the previous Chair of COAA-SCC from UCLA, introduced Professor Liou, who described the mechanism and impacts of light-absorbing aerosols and snow-albedo feedback in regional climate change. Following the keynote speeches was a celebration to both professor’ awards (see bottom pictures). (more…)
COAASCC Newsletter (No.1)
Dear COAASCC Members and Friends,
COAASCC is proud to announce the release of the first issue of COAASCC newsletter. You are welcome to contribute to the future issues of the newsletter. Enjoy it. https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/COAA_SCC_Newsletter_No1_Fall2010.pdf
Jin-Yi Yu, Chair
COAASCC Executive Committee
Announcement for 2011 COAA SCC EC election results
Dear COAA SCC members and friends,
2011 COAA SCC Executive Committee (EC) members have been elected. Please congratulate our newly-elected EC members and thank our 2010 EC members for their great achievement!
2011 COAA SCC Executive Committee
Chair: Yi Chao (JPL, Yi.Chao@jpl.nasa.gov)
Vice Chair: Qinbin Li (UCLA, qli@atmos.ucla.edu)
Secretary: Shuhui Wang (JPL, Shuhui.Wang@jpl.nasa.gov)
Treasury: Li Zhang (UCLA, lzhang@atmos.ucla.edu)
Program (Atmosphere): Xi Zhang (Caltech, xiz@gps.caltech.edu)
Program (Ocean): Xin Jin (UCLA, xjin@ucla.edu)
Membership: Hengchun Ye (CSU-LA, hye2@exchange.calstatela.edu)
Membership: Mengfan Zhu (USC, mengfanz@usc.edu)
Publication: Minhui Lo (UCI, mlo@uci.edu)
2010 COAA SCC Executive Committee
Chair: Jin-Yi Yu (UCI)
Vice Chair: Yi Chao (JPL)
Secretary: Shuhui Wang (JPL)
Treasury: Li Zhang (UCLA)
Program (Atmosphere): Xianwei Wang (UCI)
Program (Ocean): Xin Jin (UCLA)
Membership: Junhong Liang (UCLA)
Publicity: Xiaochun Wang (JPL)
Publication: Minhui Lo (UCI)
Thank you all for your support during our 2010 activities and your participation in the 2011 election. 2011 COAA SCC Executive Committee will continue to work hard serving our community.
COAA SCC Executive Committee
2011 summer workshop announcements in Chengdu, China
Workshop on Weather and Climate over Tibetan Plateau and Adjacent
Regions and their Global Implication
Institute of Plateau Meteorology, Chengdu, China Meteorological Administration
Chinese-American Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
Plateau Meteorology Committee, Chinese Meteorological Society
Endorsing organization:
College of Atmospheric Sciences, Lanzhou University,
August 15-16, 2011, Chengdu, China
Please see below link for detail information:
in Chinese: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Announcement_Chi.pdf
in English: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/Announcement_Eng.pdf
Appendix: https://webfiles.uci.edu/mlo/www/download/appendix.pdf
COAA SCC Executive Committee
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