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GovCon Wire Events to Host Fireside Chat With Acting National Weather Service Director Mary Erickson

GovCon Wire Events will host a fireside chat on Tuesday, April 5 with Mary Erickson, acting assistant administrator for weather services at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and acting director of the National Weather Service.

Erickson will offer insights on weather and climate forecasting and how NWS works to improve satellite, aircraft and surface observations as well as how the agency uses climate data to perform its mission.

In her current role, Erickson oversees day-to-day weather operations covering U.S. states, territories, oceanic areas and nearby waters, with a focus on scientifically forecasting the impacts of extreme climate events.

Learn more about efforts at NOAA and NWS during the “NOAA: A Conversation with Mary Erickson Fireside Chat” discussion. Visit the GovCon Wire Events page to join the event.

Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is the sponsor for the fireside chat event and SAIC Chief Climate Scientist Steve Ambrose will moderate the conversation.

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