Archive: Innovations in Road Weather Science, February 19, 2026

Science Update logoJoin us on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about road weather science.

1 in 5 vehicle crashes in the U.S. are due to snow, rain, fog, wind, and other severe weather-related conditions. Learn how research at the intersection of transportation, weather, climate, artificial intelligence, and automated cars is revolutionizing how surface transportation and weather communities are working together to increase traffic safety, efficiency, and mobility. Meet Amanda Siems-Anderson, scientist at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), as she shares more about this fascinating area of research.

After Q&A with Amanda, learn about free, online classroom resources for your students from the UCAR Center for Science Education Center related to today’s webinar.

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "Engaging and practical! The most interesting part was AI-driven road weather prediction—a game-changer for safety and efficiency."
  • "I liked how questions asked in the chat were answered and really enjoyed hearing from two perspectives!"
  • "Well delivered, very interesting and relevant. Provided a window in an area of research I didn't know about."

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Mary Lynn Hess

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I never knew that having a job as a Road Weather scientist was a thing. This was a great topic for personal growth and a topic to bring to students' attention as a career or interest. With t... See More

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