The official account for the Space Science and Engineering Center at UW-Madison. Innovators in satellite meteorology, earth and space science since 1965.
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UW-Madison SSEC retweeted
A @NobelPrize for a Badger 🏅
Congratulations to Francis Halzen, named the 2026 Nobel laureate in physics for his groundbreaking work with @uw_icecube to advance our understanding of neutrinos and the universe’s most energetic events.
news.wisc.edu/university-of-…
Wisconsin scientists use satellite data to revolutionize hurricane tracking: wgntv.com/weather/weather-bl…
@UWCIMSS @UW_AOS
There is still time left to support students during #DayoftheBadger. Your donation is matched dollar-for-dollar until 5pm (CDT) today: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…
SSEC founder Verner Suomi was passionate about teaching. That commitment continues today at SSEC and @UWCIMSS. Help support student learning and research during #DayoftheBadger: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…
It begins! The 2026 #DayoftheBadger is a spirited 1848-minute event to support students and future scientists at SSEC and @UWCIMSS. Thanks to a generous donation, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000: dayofthebadger.org/campaign/…
Come see the upcoming showcase of the best films about the polar and alpine regions at this year's US Association of Polar EarlyCareer Scientists 10th Annual International Polar Film Festival, happening March 16-March 20 at: usapecs.org/polar-film-festi…
ALT Logo for the 2026 Polar Film Fest
Deadline extended! Submit your entry to the @US_APECS International Polar Film Festival! Showcasing short films (1–30 min) about the polar and alpine regions: science, culture, art, storytelling, fieldwork, and more: usapecs.org/polar-film-festi… Extended deadline: February13, 2026
UW-Madison SSEC retweeted
With inland temperatures from just below 0 to the single digits F, 1-minute @NOAASatellites #GOESEast / #GOES19 True Color RGB images showed nearshore ice in southern Lake Michigan (along and just off the coasts of WI, IL, and IN). geosphere.ssec.wisc.edu/#pla…;
Submit your entry to the US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists International Polar Film Festival! Showcasing short films (1–30 min) about polar and alpine regions: science, culture, art, storytelling, fieldwork, and more: usapecs.org/polar-film-festi…
Deadline: Feb. 06, 2026
The @UWCIMSS Satellite Blog takes a new, in-depth look at the historical storm that sank the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years ago: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellit…
UW-Madison SSEC retweeted
It's the 50th Anniversary of the launch of GOES-1! Check out this blog post celebrating 50 @NOAASatellites GOES loops, one for each state! cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellit…
NASA’s PREFIRE CubeSat Mission Extended:
jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-pref…
@UWCIMSS @UWFedRelations @UWiscResearch
SSEC turns 60!
We’re celebrating six decades of atmospheric and satellite meteorological research that supports the mission to protect property and save lives:
ssec.wisc.edu/news/articles/…
NOAA unveils powerful convergence of AI and science with revolutionary Next-Generation Fire System technology:
noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-u…
@UWCIMSS @UW_AOS
Hurricane forecasts are more accurate than ever – NOAA funding cuts could change that, with a busy storm season coming:
theconversation.com/hurrican…
@UW_AOS @UWCIMSS
Beyond the weather forecast: 5 ways UW satellite technology helps save lives:
news.wisc.edu/beyond-the-wea…
@UWCIMSS @UW_AOS @UWFedRelations
Federal funding cuts threaten life-saving severe weather forecasting at UW-Madison:
channel3000.com/news/federal…
@UWCIMSS @UW_AOS @UWFedRelations
Know a high school senior who loves the physical sciences? The Verner E. Suomi Scholarship is a great opportunity! Apply by April 18 to be considered:
cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/educatio…
@UWCIMSS @MilwaukeeMPS @MMSDschools
Thank you to everyone who donated to #DayoftheBadger and helped make this year a success! We received a total of 35 generous gifts which directly support incoming students as they pursue a career in science.
