What questions do you have about AI in education? 2026 NSF Unidata Summer Intern Tara Staresinic has published the first post in her AI in Education series, sharing a student's perspective on AI, sustainability, ethics, and practical ideas for the classroom.

The NSF Unidata Program Center is hiring a Community Services & Partnerships Manager! This role will strengthen partnerships across the Earth system science community by fostering collaboration, supporting community engagement, and advancing strategic initiatives that further Unidata's mission. Working with universities, federal agencies, scientific organizations, and other partners, the successful candidate will help expand Unidata's impact and serve the evolving needs of the community.

NSF Unidata is excited to be joining the Instagram community!

NSF Unidata is pleased to announce that we are hosting our first UDUNITS Community Call. As we look toward the future of the project, we want to create a space to discuss ongoing technical work and coordinate our efforts.

This call is open to anyone interested in the technical development or the long-term sustainability of the UDUNITS package. Whether you are a long-time contributor or are simply interested in how UDUNITS supports the Earth System Sciences community, we would love to have you join the conversation.

The 107th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting in will be held 10-14 January 2027 in Denver, CO. The American Geophysical Union's 2026 Fall Meeting in will be held 7-11 December 2026 in San Francisco, CA. Abstract submission deadlines for both are in early August 2026.

In early 2026, the NSF Unidata Users and Strategic Advisory committees voted to approve a new organizational structure for the bodies that provide the Program with advice and guidance. Beginning with meetings in the fall of this year, the existing committees will be combined into a Community Advisory Committee that will welcome members from academia, the commercial sector, federal scientific agencies, charitable organizations, and beyond.

In case you missed it — here's a recap of news from the NSF Unidata Program Center for the month of May 2026.

In case you missed it — here's a recap of news from the NSF Unidata Program Center for the month of April 2026.

In case you missed it — here's a recap of news from the NSF Unidata Program Center for the month of March 2026.

The 2026 NSF Unidata Community Equipment Awards solicitation deadline has been extended until April 3, 2026. Created under the sponsorship of the U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF Unidata equipment awards are intended to encourage new members from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in the Earth Systems Sciences to join the NSF Unidata community, and to encourage existing members to continue their active participation, enhancing the community process. For 2026, a total of $100,000 is available for awards; proposals for amounts up to $20,000 will be considered.