Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame.

Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center at UAH.

The award was presented during the annual National Storm Chaser Summit in Overland Park, Kan.

Wurman’s and Kosiba’s presentation highlighted FARM’s critical contributions to tornado, hurricane, wildfire, hail and other severe weather studies. They also provided an exhibition of Doppler On Wheels – truck-mounted Doppler radar used for severe weather research, particularly in studying events like tornadoes and hurricanes.

During the summit, Wurman was one of six researchers named to the inaugural class of the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. The hall honors individuals widely known by the storm-chasing community who have “had a positive and lasting impact on storm chasing, forecasting, mentorship, community engagement, education, documentation, photography/videography, innovation and research.”

As a key figure in atmospheric research, Wurman has shaped the capabilities and impact of FARM’s technology in severe weather monitoring. His leadership at FARM continues to push the boundaries of meteorological science, strengthening UAH’s role in severe weather research.

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With Christmas just a couple weeks away, the University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Music, Theatre & Film will herald in the season with its annual Holiday Jazz program.

“This event will feature more than jazz,” said Dr. Joshua Burel, department chair and associate professor of music theory and composition at UAH. “This year’s concert will feature more student performances and holiday scenes from UAH Theatre.”

The program opens 6 p.m. Tuesday at the UAH Student Services Building with a cocktail reception; the concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and are available online.

“We are looking to create a warm and festive nightclub atmosphere that highlights all of the different aspects of our department,” said David Harwell, UAH Theatre professor. “It’s a great opportunity to take a moment to gather for delicious food and drinks while enjoying the numerous talents of our UAH community.”

Highlights of the event include faculty and student jazz music led by guitarist Josh Couts and bassist Nick Walker. Dr. Melody Ng will direct a holiday piece for Piano Six-Hands, and students from the UAH Wind Ensemble will perform a brass fanfare under the supervision of Dr. Jack Hontz.

Dr. Matthew Carey will conduct the UAH Chamber Choir in some holiday choral favorites, and Dr. Amalia Osuga and her students will perform in a women’s vocal quintet.

Additionally, UAH Theatre will perform the first scene of “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” by Lauren Gunderson, featuring students of Prof. Amy Guerin.

A cocktail hour preceding the concert will feature holiday music by UAH piano students, coordinated by Ng.

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