Friday, Feb. 28, 2020
Refreshments served at 3:30 p.m., talk begins at 4 p.m.
Garwood Hall, Room 107
The talk is free and open to the public.
Tom Niziol of The Weather Channel will be giving a talk titled "The Birth of Our Nation's National Weather Service" in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
"This year we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the National Weather Service. There are many points in American history where decisions were made, bills were passed and laws have been enacted which have gone a long way to protect the lives and property of our citizens. One of the most important occurred on February 9, 1870, when President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the establishment of a “national weather service”. The daily weather will always be a very important part of the lives of all Americans. Back at the time of our Founding Fathers, in an agrarian society, the weather was even more important to daily living. Although there were dozens of individuals who contributed in one way or another to the birth of the agency, I am going to highlight the destiny of four individuals, who were in the right place at the right time. The foundation that they built was so strong that it continues to serve as the base for one of the most successful government institutions on record," Niziol said.
For more about Niziol, visit: http://weathergroup.com/company/bios/tom-niziol-profile
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The Department of Physics and Astronomy’s curriculum has an applied nature that includes a core of fundamental physics courses and laboratory experiences. The department prepares graduates for a variety of scientific, teaching or engineering professions, as well as future educational endeavors. Learn more at https://physics.appstate.edu.
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Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert. Photo by The Weather Channel.
Tom Niziol, Winter Weather Expert. Photo by The Weather Channel.