Quincy Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) began hosting weather conferences every other year back in 2006 and they've grown bigger and better with each successive conference. The Fifth Tri-State Weather Conference is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, 2014. Speakers in the past have included Paul Kocin, Dr. Louis W. Uccellini, Dr. Mel Goldstein, Lonnie Quinn and several NWS meteorologists from Upton, NY and Taunton, MA. This year's list of speakers is being finalized over the next week or so and I will post them once they become official. The conference is a one-day event and a relatively low cost compared to other similar conferences. The cost in 2012 was $25 and I believe the cost will either be the same or similar this year. It runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., so it is an all day event. There are several presentations surrounded by two small breaks and a larger break for lunch. There will be poster presentations throughout the lower floor of the Science Building at WCSU, which is what the breaks will be focused around. I've attended 3 out of the 4 (couldn't come in 2012 because of a wedding) and it's well worth it. The turnout last year was around 200, so it's nearly doubled in size since they began in 2006. I strongly encourage all of you to try to attend! I will post a reply with more information as it becomes available in the near-future. http://www.wcsu.edu/weatherconference/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB GFI Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Oct 18th is my birthday.I am in , Forky I will pick you up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDMK6GLI Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Oct 18th is my birthday.I am in , Forky I will pick you up .Wait! Come get me! LOL! Im strongly considering this thats for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailMan06 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsentropicLift Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Will Paul Kocin be there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Will Paul Kocin be there? Yes, he is one of the unofficial presenters/speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncat Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Lonnie Quinn's name kinda stands out among that list of speakers from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormlover74 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Lonnie Quinn's name kinda stands out among that list of speakers from last year. One of these things is not like the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WE GOT HIM Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I might be in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Also, this conference usually has a good balance of technical talks and ones that are easier to follow and entertaining for the casual weather observer. Yeah, some people may be more of an entertainer than a scientist, but that keeps things interesting. Don't pass up this opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjay Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I think I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Here's the list of speakers that was made official today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjay Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Here's the list of speakers that was made official today: 5th-tristate-weather-conference-final2.jpg Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hey gang!! I'm heading down the night before, since I'm about 3 or so hours away in SE Mass. But I'll be presenting during the afternoon. I'll also be showing my poster comparing the Blizzard of '13 to the Blizzard of '78. One thing...this conference is held every TWO years, not every year, so this is your chance to check out WestConn and see some great presentations. Can't wait to see Quincy's stormchasing videos. Hope to meet some of you there! --Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyLovesSnow Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Will Paul Kocin be there? yanks Paul kocin is the man but still a bit conservative on the blizzards nyc's been and his weather channel days. Seeya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristateweatherFB Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 JB will not be there. Because of a family matter, Joe Bistardi will be unable to present at the conference this year. However, his partner, Joe D'Aleo will be presenting in his place. Thanks. Gary Lessor, Organizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tristateweatherFB Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Quincy great presentation and awesome video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Quincy great presentation and awesome video!Thanks! I'm glad there were so many questions afterward. Interaction is great to see and lets me know people aren't bored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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