August 14, 2026
Karen McKinnon receives prestigious AMS early-career research award
The award is the latest in a series of wins for the climate scientist whose work focuses on extreme heat
August 7, 2026
Rong Fu recieves atmospheric science’s highest honor
Rong Fu's selection for the Rossby Medal further reinforces UCLA’s longstanding leadership in atmospheric and climate science and recognizes a career that has shaped both scientific understanding and the next generation of researchers.
July 24, 2026
Unleashing Scientific Potential
Four endowed chairs strengthen UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences by expanding opportunities for groundbreaking research, student mentorship and scientific discovery.
June 1, 2026
Congratulations to Dominique Stumbaugh for Receiving the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award
It gives us great pleasure to announce that Dominique has been selected to receive UCLA’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Teaching Assistants
May 6, 2026
Better weather forecasts and climate models could come from new desert-dust research
Read the full article here. Atmospheric dust plays a dual role in Earth’s climate: it reflects some sunlight back into
March 13, 2026
Summer 2026 Courses Enrollment Now Open
Register now! AOS Summer Sessions course listings Course Session Day & Times Modality A&O SCI 1/1L A (6 weeks) Lectures:
December 3, 2025
New Undergraduate Meteorology Certification Is One of a Kind
The department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences’s new undergraduate certification program is designed for students interested in gaining hands-on experience
October 29, 2025
UCLA Scientists Unlock The Role Of Ocean Life In Carbon Sequestration
New research shows how fishing and warming oceans weaken one of Earth’s natural defenses against climate change. Researchers at UCLA
October 29, 2025
CDLS Fellow Making Waves In Space Weather Prediction, & STEM Community Building
CDLS Fellow Nique Stumbaugh is in the final year of her PhD program in the Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic
September 11, 2025
Physical Sciences New Student Welcome!
Wondering what your AOS journey at UCLA and beyond might look like? Join us at the Physical Sciences New Student