Atmospheric Sensing for Social & Economic Benefits

The Paros Center for Atmospheric Research advances atmospheric sciences, distributed sensing, and hazard mitigation.  PCAR addresses the interconnected challenges presented by climate change, shifting weather patterns, aging infrastructure, and social vulnerability. Through our interdisciplinary research and education, we seek to create new science with positive impacts on the economy and community resiliency.

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Jerome And Linda Paros  Invest in the Future of Atmospheric Research

Jerome And Linda Paros Invest in the Future of Atmospheric Research

The University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering (COE) has received a $10 million gift from Jerome ’60 and Linda Paros aimed at accelerating its cutting-edge work in atmospheric research and hazard mitigation by enabling a new center of excellence...