The Museum of Nature & Science invites all middle and high school students to join us online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – Weather Observations,” with guest presenter Jason Laney, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
The event will be conducted via Zoom webinar at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021. Please contact Stephanie Hawkins at shawkins@las-cruces.org to request a link to the event. This program is recommended for teens ages 11 to 17.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a meteorologist or how scientists are able to predict severe weather events? Jason Laney, meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service in Santa Teresa will lead a discussion on atmospheric science and introduce ways to anticipate and respond to weather events. Jason coordinates the public weather warnings and leads storm spotter training and the Skywarn Program empowering community members to identify and prepare for all types of weather.
The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., is currently closed due to the public health order. The museum is accessible through RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 36. For information, and for up-to-date information on museum reopening and public hours, visit the website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.