On Friday May 22, Howard University Beltsville Campus took a trip to the city of Baltimore and visited Morgan State University (MSU) to present their students’ and staff’s ongoing research work among a selective group of MSU graduate students, researchers form UMBC, and scientist from Goddard Space Flight Center.

The morning began with MSU graduate students presenting their research on Particulate Matter Prediction Models using AI and highlighted their use case in contributing to smarter more accessible air-quality forecasting systems.

The time that followed was filled with presentations and discussions about the physics of ground air quality models, data sets that characterize local aerosols locally and around the world, and the importance and seasonality of PBL height, among others.

HUBC presented current and future work around the subjects of Precipitable Water Vapor measurement precision via different instrument sensors and satellites such as NOAA-21 and TROPOMI. Additionally, they characterized trace gas variability and low-cost sensor (PurpleAir) networks across the Baltimore-Washington Corridors as well as future work to ensue tied particularly to the micrometeorology surrounding both topics.

The visit underscored the value of institutional collaboration in advancing atmospheric and environmental research. By bringing together students, faculty, and scientists from Howard University Beltsville Campus, Morgan State University, UMBC, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the event fostered meaningful scientific exchange and strengthened opportunities for future partnerships. Such collaborations not only enhance the quality and impact of ongoing research but also provide students and early-career scientists with meaningful opportunities to engage with a broader scientific community and contribute to addressing complex environmental challenges.