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NOAA Science Seminar Series

NOAA Science Seminar Series

The NOAA Science Seminar Series began in 2004 and is a voluntary effort by over 70 NOAA seminar coordinators to integrate and distribute a list of NOAA-hosted, publicly accessible science seminars. In 2020 we shared listings for over 500 seminars!

  • NOAA Science Seminars Contributors
  • For general questions about the NOAA Science Seminar Series, the calendar, and weekly e-mail, contact Lori Brown.
  • For questions specific to a particular seminar, email the contact listed in the seminar description.
 

How to Subscribe

Send an email with the word 'subscribe' or 'unsubscribe' in the subject or body to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov, or:

Visit: https://list.woc.noaa.gov/listinfo/onenoaascienceseminars and submit your e-mail address to the subscription form. If you have difficulty with subscribing or unsubscribing from the list, please contact us at Lori.Brown@NOAA.gov for assistance.

Once you have subscribed, you will receive a weekly e-mail every Monday morning that summarizes upcoming seminars.

 

Add the NOAA Science Seminar Series to your Google Calendar

If you would like to add the NOAA Science Seminar Series to your own Google calendar view:

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  • Open your Google Calendar:
    https://calendar.google.com/
  • On the lower left hand side, look for 'Other calendars'
  • Click the plus sign + to 'Add other calendars'
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  • Click the blue button that says 'Add Calendar'
  • Close the 'Settings' panel for your calendar
  • You should now see the NOAA - HQ - Seminar Series events on your own calendar view.

Listings in Google Calendar Format

Google calendar of seminar listings

 

How to Contribute

  • All NOAA Program Offices are welcome to share their hosted science-related seminars as part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series effort.
  • To become a seminar calendar contributor, e-mail Lori Brown. Once you are approved as a contributor to the calendar, you are able to add & update seminars on the calendar. We use the data from this Google calendar to populate the listings for both e-mails and the seminars page.
  • We ask seminar contributors to follow our formatting and content guidelines, which helps us keep the seminar listings consistent across all our contributors.
  • Seminar submission guidelines
  • Privacy Statement / Disclaimer, (DOCX, 17 KB)
  • NOAA Science Seminars Contributors
  • For additional information please contact Lori.Brown@noaa.gov.
 

All seminar are listed in Eastern Time

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18 November 2025

Title: Using advanced technologies to inform stock and ecosystem assessments
Presenter(s): Conor McManus, NOAA Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 18 November 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Using advanced technologies to inform stock and ecosystem assessments

Presenter(s): Conor McManus, NOAA Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): Groundfish Seminar Series - Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division, Groundfish Assessment Program

Seminar Contact(s): Lewis Barnett (lewis.barnett@noaa.gov)

Remote Access:
https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m27b0014d6a25fe96db55060ad85d0ae2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288
Password: gfish25
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+1-415-527-5035,,28262014288## US Toll

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Dial 28262014288@noaanmfs-meets.webex.com
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Meeting number: 2826 201 4288

Accessibility: Closed captioning is available live during the via a WebEx toggle.

Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar recordings will be posted here within a week of the presentation if permission is granted by the presenter.

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail:
Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas
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20 November 2025

Title: Highly Migratory Species Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Presenter(s): Tyler Loughran, Azura Consulting for NOAA Atlantic HMS Management Division
Date & Time: 20 November 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Highly Migratory Species Climate Vulnerability Assessment

Presenter(s): Tyler Loughran, Azura Consulting for NOAA Atlantic HMS Management Division

Sponsor(s): U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the One NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information.
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2 December 2025

Title: Sensitivity of groundfish to increasing ENSO frequencies: changes in the probability of overfishing
Presenter(s): Mikaela Provost, University of California Davis
Date & Time: 2 December 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Sensitivity of groundfish to increasing ENSO frequencies: changes in the probability of overfishing

Presenter(s): Mikaela Provost, University of California Davis

Sponsor(s): Groundfish Seminar Series - Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division, Groundfish Assessment Program

Seminar Contact(s): Lewis Barnett (lewis.barnett@noaa.gov)

Remote Access:
https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m27b0014d6a25fe96db55060ad85d0ae2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288
Password: gfish25
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-415-527-5035,,28262014288## US Toll

Join by video system
Dial 28262014288@noaanmfs-meets.webex.com
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll
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Meeting number: 2826 201 4288

Accessibility: Closed captioning is available live during the via a WebEx toggle.

Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar recordings will be posted here within a week of the presentation if permission is granted by the presenter.

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail:
Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas
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4 December 2025

Title:
New
Weather and Avalanche Forecasting in Southcentral Alaska
Presenter(s): Carson Jones, Lead Meteorologist, NWS Anchorage, and Mik Dalpes, Avalanche Specialist, Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center
Date & Time: 4 December 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Weather and Avalanche Forecasting in Southcentral Alaska
VAWS Webinar Series

Presenter(s): Carson Jones, Lead Meteorologist, NWS Anchorage, and Mik Dalpes, Avalanche Specialist, Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

Sponsor(s): NOAA/OAR/Climate Program Office, Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA), and the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP)

Seminar Contact(s): Jessica Ramos, jaramos2@alaska.edu, Christi Buffington, cbuffington@alaska.edu

Remote Access:
Registration link: https://uaf-accap.org/event/vaws-weather-and-avalanche-forecasting-in-southcentral-alaska/


Accessibility: N/A

Abstract: This VAWS presentation examines the complexities of forecasting mountain weather in Alaska and its impacts on snowpack evolution, avalanche hazard, and operational forecasting. It will detail the analytical tools, model guidance, and observational networks used by meteorologists and avalanche forecasters to assess and communicate risk, forecast confidence, and uncertainty across Southcentral Alaska.

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Slides will be shared after the webinar with all who register

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail:
Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas!
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9 December 2025

Title: The irresistible force meets the immovable object: change in fishery-independent surveys
Presenter(s): Derek Bolser, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology
Date & Time: 9 December 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: The irresistible force meets the immovable object: change in fishery-independent surveys

Presenter(s): Derek Bolser, NOAA Fisheries, Office of Science and Technology

Sponsor(s): Groundfish Seminar Series - Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division, Groundfish Assessment Program

Seminar Contact(s): Lewis Barnett (lewis.barnett@noaa.gov)

Remote Access:
https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m27b0014d6a25fe96db55060ad85d0ae2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288
Password: gfish25
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-415-527-5035,,28262014288## US Toll

Join by video system
Dial 28262014288@noaanmfs-meets.webex.com
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll
+1-929-251-9612 USA Toll 2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288

Accessibility: Closed captioning is available live during the via a WebEx toggle.

Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar recordings will be posted here within a week of the presentation if permission is granted by the presenter.

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail:
Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas
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16 December 2025

Title: Forecasting the future of fisheries-independent surveys: opportunities and obstacles
Presenter(s): Stan Kotwicki, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Date & Time: 16 December 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Location: webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series



Title: Forecasting the future of fisheries-independent surveys: opportunities and obstacles

Presenter(s): Stan Kotwicki, NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center

Sponsor(s): Groundfish Seminar Series - Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division, Groundfish Assessment Program

Seminar Contact(s): Lewis Barnett (lewis.barnett@noaa.gov)

Remote Access:
https://noaanmfs-meets.webex.com/noaanmfs-meets/j.php?MTID=m27b0014d6a25fe96db55060ad85d0ae2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288
Password: gfish25
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
+1-415-527-5035,,28262014288## US Toll

Join by video system
Dial 28262014288@noaanmfs-meets.webex.com
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-415-527-5035 US Toll
+1-929-251-9612 USA Toll 2
Meeting number: 2826 201 4288

Accessibility: Closed captioning is available live during the via a WebEx toggle.

Abstract: TBD

Slides, Recordings, Other Materials: Seminar recordings will be posted here within a week of the presentation if permission is granted by the presenter.

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail:
Send an e-mail to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information. We welcome your suggestions and ideas
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18 December 2025

Title: Moving Toward Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management: Operationalizing the use of Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profiles in management decisions
Presenter(s): Stephanie Owen, NOAA NEFSC
Date & Time: 18 December 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Webinar
Description:

NOAA Science Seminar Series

Title: Moving Toward Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management: Operationalizing the use of Ecosystem and Socioeconomic Profiles in management decisions

Presenter(s): Stephanie Owen, NOAA NEFSC

Sponsor(s): U.S. Climate-Fisheries Seminar Series; coordinator is
Vincent.Saba@noaa.gov Location: Webinar

Abstract: TBD

Bio(s): TBD

Subscribe to the NOAA Science Seminar Series weekly e-mail: Send an email to OneNOAAscienceseminars-request@list.woc.noaa.gov with the word 'subscribe' in the subject or body. Visit the One NOAA Science Seminar Series website for more information.
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