Hi all! The Bureau of Reclamation is holding a competition titled "Sub-Seasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo," with a first place of $100,000. Looks like a great opportunity! See the link for details. Also, if climate modeling isn't your thing, check out challenge.gov for other opportunities you might be interested in!
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/20/2016-30593/announcement-of-requirements-and-registration-for-a-prize-competition-titled-sub-seasonal-climate
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Amy Nussbaum
Science Policy Fellow
American Statistical Association
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