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Andrea Taschetto & Kial Stewart recognised by AMOS

21st Century Weather Chief Investigator Andrea Taschetto has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (AMOS), while Dr Kial Stewart received the AMOS Science Outreach Award for 2025.

Andrea is an Associate Professor in the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales, and leads the ‘Weather Systems in a Warmer World’ research project at 21st Century Weather.

Bestowing Fellowship status recognises the major contributions of members to the AMOS disciplines over a number of years. 

“I’m delighted to have been elected a Fellow of AMOS,” Andrea said.

“It was a great surprise for me, my thanks go to those who nominated me. 

“I feel honoured to be part of AMOS and proud to have contributed to the Society, through Council, JSHESS (the Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science), and AMOS conferences over the years.”

In a statement announcing the latest Fellows, AMOS described Andrea as “a leading physical oceanographer and climate scientist whose research has significantly advanced knowledge of tropical ocean variability and teleconnections.”

“Her research, mentoring and society service make her a model AMOS Fellow,” the statement said.

She was joined among the latest Fellows by 21st Century Weather’s former Deputy Director and Chief Investigator Professor Nerilie Abram, who took up a role with the Australian Antarctic Program as Chief Scientist in 2025.

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In addition to the deserved recognition for Andrea and Nerilie, 21st Century Weather’s Associate Investigator Dr Kial Stewart of the Australian National University received the AMOS Science Outreach Award for 2025.

The award honours AMOS members who not only engage widely with communities, schools, businesses and decision-makers, but who also inspire others in the scientific community to take up outreach and communication as a core part of their work. 

Kial’s recognition reflects a sustained and innovative approach to making complex physical science accessible, visual and engaging.

Based at ANU’s Climate and Fluid Physics Laboratory, Kial leads the academic operations of Australia’s only purpose-built experimental facility dedicated to studying fluid dynamics relevant to Earth’s climate system. Alongside his research and teaching, he has built a national and international reputation for creative science outreach.