2018 CESM Tutorial Coursework

Monday, August 6

Welcome

Topic: Intro, Logistics
Speakers: Cecile Hannay, Jean-Francois Lamarque, Barbara Ballard, Carolyn Brinkworth

Lectures

Topic: Introduction to the coupled system
Speaker: Gokhan Danabasoglu
Topic: Atmosphere Modeling I: Intro & Dynamics
Speaker: Peter Lauritzen
Topic: Atmosphere Modeling II: Physics
Speaker: Julio Bacmeister

Practicals

Topic: NCAR computing environment
Speaker: Rory Kelly
Topic: Introduction to CESM2
Speaker: Alice Bertini

Tuesday, August 7

Lectures

Topic: Atmosphere Modeling III: WACCM
Speaker: Mike Mills
Topic: Atmos. Modeling IV: Chemistry, Aerosols
Speaker: Simone Tilmes
Topic: Land Modeling I: Biogeophysics
Speaker: Dave Lawrence

Applications

Topic: Going to extremes in the "New Arctic"
Speaker: Laura Landrum
Topic: What have I learned from CESM large ensemble experiments?
Speaker: Haiyan Teng
Topic: Global responses in idealized climate model experiments
Speaker: Brian Medeiros
Topic: Evaluating terrestrial biogeochemisty in CLM
Speaker: Will Weider

Specialized Talk

Topic: Simpler Models
Speaker: Isla Simpson

Practical

Topic: Run CESM: Simple Modifications
Speaker: Christine Shields

Wednesday, August 8

Lectures

Topic: Land Modeling II: Biogeochemistry: Ecosystem Modeling
Speaker: Danica Lombardozzi
Topic: Ocean Modeling I
Speaker: Susan Bates

Applications

Topic: Using the high resolution CESM to study tropical storms
Speaker: Nan Rosenbloom
Topic: Climate and Carbon impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Change in CESM
Speaker: Peter Lawrence
Topic: Precipitation, Convection and Variability: Frightening yet fascinating
Speaker:Rich Neale
Topic: Understanding the climate extremes of 55 million years ago with CESM and data
Speaker: Christine Shields

Specialized Talk

Topic: Model development: Coupling/Tuning
Speaker: Cecile Hannay

Practical

Topic: Diagnostics and Output
Speaker: Adam Phillips

Thursday, August 9

Lectures

Topic: Ocean Biogeochemistry
Speaker: Matt Long
Topic: Land Ice Modeling
Speaker: Bill Lipscomb
Topic: Sea Ice Modeling
Speaker: Alice DuVivier

Meet a Scientist

Topic: Sign up to meet one of our CESM Scientist

Specialized Talk

Topic: Porting Session
Speaker: Jim Edwards

Practical

Topic: Namelist and Code Modificatioms
Speaker: Cecile Hannay

Friday, August 10

Lecture

Topic: Ocean Modeling II
Speaker: Peter Gent

Application

Topic: Using CESM to understand ENSO teleconnections
Speaker: Clara Deser

Closing

Topic:Closing remarks
Speaker: Cecile Hannay

Practicals

Breakout Topic: Ocean/Sea Ice/ Land Ice
Speakers: Alper Altunas, Dave Bailey, Bill Sacks/ Gunter Leguy
Breakout Topic: Land/BGC
Speakers: Keith Oleson, Erik Kluzek, Matt Long
Breakout Topic: Atm/Chem/WACCM
Speakers: Dani Coleman, Mike Mills