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Message from our Program Manager - January 2025

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  Dear LCLUCers, friends of LCLUC, and international colleagues and friends, This past year has not brought more peace or normality to the world. The continuing war situation in Ukraine and in the Middle East keeps the Earth’s inhabitants under more tension than before, with a potential nuclear threat more serious than ever since the Caribbean crisis 62 years ago. In addition, this was our election year, and the United States are going through a change in the federal government, with many repercussions affecting all aspects of our life both in the USA and internationally. In keeping with the LCLUC tradition, herein I will summarize Program’s achievements in the past year with some personal remarks and convey my best wishes to the LCLUC family and our friends around the world. Solicitations: Past, Present and Future.  LCLUC-24 selections brought in many new investigators to the program, especially researchers working with weather forecast and climate models, as a response to th...
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Message from our Program Manager - December 20, 2023

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  Dear LCLUCers, friends of LCLUC, international colleagues and friends, As if the continuing war in Ukraine, was not enough, we are now witnessing the war in the Gaza strip bordering Israel. The atrocities that occurred in southern Israel on Oct 7 – the massacre and hostage-taking by Hamas terrorists – have prompted the Israeli military to respond with efforts to dismantle the terrorist organization, leading to infrastructure destruction and civilian casualties. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests in many countries have shaken societies globally. Media attention remains focused on discussions and tensions surrounding these events. Of particular concern have been the troubling incidents on US campuses, marked by hateful exchanges that have occasionally escalated to an outpour of antisemitic slogans and sometimes violence. In short, my wishes a year ago for a “peaceful New Year” appear to have totally missed the mark (or did I jinx it?). In keeping with the LCLUC tradition...
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