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Rice study gives new insight to AI weather models for hurricane forecasts
A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres provides a comprehensive evaluation of how AI-based global weather models simulate tropical cyclones.
The researchers found that while leading AI systems perform well at predicting storm tracks and large-scale behavior, they can struggle to reproduce the physical structure of storms, particularly the wind patterns that drive real-world impacts. A key takeaway: as weather forecasting continues to embrace the promise of AI models, they should be used as a complement to, and not a replacement for, human expertise and understanding.
Engineering & Computing News
Texas Society of Professional Engineers recognizes outstanding undergraduate students.
The program, open to all Rice undergraduates, is now accepting applications.
Rice bioengineer honored for trailblazing biomaterials research and contributions to the medical industry.
The event aimed to strengthen the region’s scientific research expertise and leadership.
Featured Events
Raleigh White Johnson, Jr. Lecture
April 9 | 4 pm
Join the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing for a lecture featuring Partha Ranganathan, VP, Engineering Fellow at Google.