Lessons Learned from a Decade of NWS Funded Social Science

OneNOAA Science Seminar Series

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Speaker:  Anas Askar, MA, Howard University  

Abstract:Anas analyzed 64 National Weather Service (NWS) socio-economic reports published over the past 10-15 years to determine the common themes among NWS socio-economic research investments. While reports vary in scope, a general list of recurring themes emerged, including the importance of warning lead times, factors leading to evacuation among the general public, the importance of simple language and concise messaging, the public's ability to use NWS products, the use of color schemes, and the difference between probabilistic vs. deterministic information in product evaluation among stakeholders.  

Key Takeaways: This presentation will focus on the insights gathered from analyzing NWS socio-economic contracts and highlight emerging patterns that span years of research investments. This presentation will also inform strategic planning and future socio-economic research investments for the NWS.     

About the Speaker: Anas is NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M) fellow and PhD Student in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Howard University. His interests include how to best communicate risk information to the public by utilizing various social science theoretical frameworks and methods.   

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(Anas Askar, Howard University)