Outreach
1. Video Series: Applied Mathematics in Geosciences
We are excited to launch a new public-facing video series on applied mathematics in modern geosciences (YouTube link here), inspired by our recent perspective article on the evolving role of applied mathematics in Earth system science.
Through short 5–12 minute presentations, the series explores how mathematical thinking helps reveal hidden structure, quantify uncertainty, understand multiscale phenomena, and develop trustworthy prediction tools for complex Earth and environmental systems. Topics include modeling, prediction, uncertainty quantification, dynamical systems, data assimilation, machine learning, and the fundamental limits of predictability.
Designed for a broad audience, including students, early-career researchers, scientists from neighboring disciplines, and newcomers to the field, the series aims to provide accessible, high-level introductions to key ideas shaping modern applied mathematics and geoscience.
The series also emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between applied mathematics and geosciences: mathematics provides powerful tools for understanding the Earth system, while challenges arising from geoscience continue to inspire new mathematical ideas, methods, and scientific directions.
Developed collaboratively by Nan Chen and Charlotte Moser, the series combines mathematical insight with accessible scientific storytelling for a broad audience, with Charlotte Moser serving as the presenter.
We are grateful to all collaborators and colleagues who contributed through discussions, feedback, and encouragement. We would especially like to thank Reza Malek-Madani for his thoughtful discussions and valuable feedback on this video series.
2. I am the leading author of two articles in Elsevier's Reference Module in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences. These articles aim at explaining scientific concepts to the public and general audience using plain language. The contents belong to my research --- the interdisciplinary area between applied mathematics and atmosphere and ocean science.
El Niño and the Southern Oscillation: Theory, with Sulian Thual and Malte F Stuecker.
El Niño and the Southern Oscillation: Observation, with Sulian Thual and Shineng Hu.
3. I participle in the Wisconsin Science and Computing Emerging Research Stars (WISCERS) program, which is a research-focused mentorship program for undergraduate students.
4. I gave a lecture at UW Advance Data Analytics and Informatics in January 2021 and will give a series of lecture in July 2021.
What is "UW Advance Data Analytics and Informatics"? It is a three-week opportunity for undergraduate students to get a glimpse into the academic programs at UW-Madison. You can engage in interdisciplinary applications of data in various fields such as biostatistics, medicine, software development and gaming. More information can be found here:
5. I mentor undergrad students for research during the semesters and in summer time every year. In addition to the reserach itself, you will present your research work at UW undergrad symposium (either oral talk or poster).
6. I am a PI of the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP), supporting high-school student and undergrad research!
7. I serve as a mentor at SIAM Resume workshop to support students and postdocs for job searching and career development.
8. I give talks at the Math Club at UW-Madison, which provides a space for students (usually undergrads and high-school students) interested in mathematics to connect
with each other through academic talks and social events.
9. I acted as a judge for the Outstanding Student Paper Award (OSPA) program at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meetings in years 2016, 2017 and 2019 and will continue this service. I was also a mentor of Career and Research Advice Mentorship (CRAM) program at AGU.
What is OSPA?
The OSPA is an education program. It provides student presenters (both poster and oral) at AGU meetings the opportunity to receive critical feedback about their research and presentation skills. Presentations are reviewed and scored entirely by volunteer judges.
10. I am involved in Madison Experimental Mathematics Lab (MXM Lab) to enhance and support undergraduate research within the Department of Mathematics and the University of Wisconsin, and in line with the Wisconsin Idea, to support departmental efforts to engage local, state and national communities through outreach.