Federal investments in atmospheric and oceanic research are ushering in major advances in longer-term weather prediction, enabling private companies to provide their clients with valuable forecasts of weather patterns weeks to months in advance.

UCAR believes it is essential that cuts do not occur in important research areas that could put U.S. scientific leadership at risk.

A panel of experts highlighted federally funded scientific advances that enable the growing weather industry to deliver targeted forecasts to consumers and businesses.

The nomination of Myers comes as the United States works to regain global leadership in weather prediction.

Walter Copan, president and CEO of Intellectual Property Engineering Group, is an expert in technology transfer and intellectual property.