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Meet MWOBS/MWAC Intern Ryan Tanski By Ryan Tanski Hello! I’m Ryan Tanski and I’m the joint USFS Mount Washington Avalanche Center
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Beyond the Classroom: STEM Learning Ecosystems and Community Partnerships
Beyond the Classroom: STEM Learning Ecosystems and Community Partnerships By MWOBS Staff Connected Learning Pathways. Infographic by Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS) offers a wide range of educational programs for learners of all ages as well as teaching professionals. From digital programs like Science in the Mountains, to immersive in-person experiences like field trips for youth and EduTrips for adults, an overarching goal of the Observatory’s educational offerings is to provide accessible, enriching experiences to foster not only weather curricula engagement, but also a passion, connectedness and curiosity for the world around
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Recent Blog Posts From Mount Washington Observatory
I Haven’t Seen a Tree in 12 Days
I Haven’t Seen a Tree in 12 Days By Ryan Steinke A photo of me hiking Cathedral Ledge during my first off week. Hi everyone, my name is Ryan Steinke, and I am thrilled to be one of the
2025 By the Numbers
2025 By the Numbers By Ryan Knapp Mt. Washington from the Northwest on Jan. 6, 2026. January 2026 started off cold with temperatures well below normal, but as we approach mid-January, temperatures have see-sawed with the summit warming and
Life as a Mesonet and Information Systems Technician
Life as a Mesonet and Information Systems Technician By Colby Morris Installing an automated weather station with MWOBS Director of Technology Keith Garrett (left). The instrument I am holding is a temperature sensor. From a young age, I was
An Autumn Above the Clouds on Mount Washington
An Autumn Above the Clouds on Mount Washington By Cassie Farnsworth I don’t know how many times in life you get to say “it was exactly what I hoped it would be,” but my internship on Mount Washington was undoubtedly one
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As a private, nonprofit institution, partnerships with universities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and corporations help to drive our mission. We proudly align with respected organizations to achieve shared goals in education, research, marketing, diversity, and workforce training and business development.
