On March 22, 2024, the 26th Academic Rainbow Forum for Meteorology, organized by the Academic Affairs Department, was successfully held. This forum served as a platform for scholars and academic researchers to exchange ideas and was conducted in collaboration with the College of International Students (CIS) of NUIST. Four presenters from the Meteorology and other related departments showcased their research Mr. Frank, the coordinator, extended acknowledgment and a warm welcome to the distinguished professors and judges.
The IMSA President, Kyaw Than Oo, added scholarly depth to the event. Each presenter brought forth unique and innovative research, enriching the discussions and insights shared during the forum.
(L-R: AAD President-Goma Tshivetta Christian, IMSA President- Kyaw Than Oo)
The event started at 3:00 where The master of ceremonies (MC), Ndzalama Mathye, began the event with introductory remarks, welcoming attendees and setting the agenda for the forum.
Certainly! Here's the updated schedule with additional details:
First Part:
Emmanuel Yeboah (3:05pm - 3:20pm):
Emmanuel Yeboah presented his research titled Urban Heat Island Footprints in Mid-latitude Regions: The Case of Chongqing, China, shedding light on the impact of urbanization on local climate patterns.
Q&A Session for Emmanuel Yeboah (3:20pm - 3:25pm):
Participants engaged in a lively question-and-answer session with Emmanuel Yeboah, seeking clarification and offering insights into his research findings.
Birungi Joan (3:25pm - 3:40pm):
Birungi Joan presented her study titled Assessing the Effects of Urban Canopy on Extreme Rainfall Over the Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa Using the WRF Model, providing valuable insights into the interaction between urban development and weather patterns.
Q&A Session for Birungi Joan (3:40pm - 3:45pm):
Participants actively participated in a question-and-answer session with Birungi Joan, discussing the implications of her research for urban planning and climate resilience strategies.
Break (3:45pm - 3:55pm):
Participants take a brief intermission to network and refresh, accompanied by music selections from the DJ.
Second Part:
Redouane Larbi B. (3:55pm - 4:10pm):
Redouane Larbi B. presented his findings on Downscaling NUIST-CFS 1.0 Sea Surface Temperature Over the Mediterranean Sea Using Deep Learning, offering novel insights into climate modeling techniques.
Q&A Session for Redouane Larbi B. (4:10pm - 4:15pm):
Participants engaged in a dynamic question-and-answer session with Redouane Larbi B., delving deeper into the methodologies and implications of his research.
Kemaladem (4:15pm - 4:30pm):
Kemaladem delivered a comprehensive Bibliographic Review on Drought and Water Level Articles, providing a valuable synthesis of existing literature in the field.
Q&A Session for Kemaladem (4:30pm - 4:35pm):
Participants actively participated in a question-and-answer session with Kemaladem, exploring the key findings and implications of the reviewed articles.
Closing Speech and Group Photograph (4:35 - 4:45):
The event concludes with a closing speech, during which the organizers express gratitude to the presenters and attendees. A group photograph was taken to commemorate the successful completion of the forum.
The event ended with a vote of thanks and a closing remark given by AAD's Vice President, Isogun Toluwalase A. He thanked the panel of judges and the presenters for their valuable contributions to the field of Business and economy.
