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Jamese Sims

Jamese Sims, Ph.D. as depicted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Alma mater Jackson State University EPP Graduate Sciences Program Howard University for Atmospheric Sciences Institutions GOES-R NOAA OFCM EMC Website https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamese-d-sims-phd-a29a5444

Jamese Sims is a senior physical scientist at the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at the NOAA Line/Staff Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research (OFCM). Here she supports inter-agency committees and working groups to coordinate meteorological services across the Federal Weather Enterprise.

Her other position includes being the Senior Physical Scientist. Past positions included being the Physical Scientist (Algorithm Engineer)/NESDIS Lead Satellite Product Manager, 2017 – 2018; Physical Scientist (Algorithm Engineer)/GOES-R Satellite Product Manager, 2016 – 2018; Meteorologist, NOAA NWS, Analyze Forecast and Support Office (Formerly the Office of Climate Water and Weather Services (OCWWS)), 2012-2016; Research Meteorologist, NOAA National Weather Service, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Environmental Modeling Center (EMC), 2004-2012.

Education

While growing up, Jamese Sims was always interested in why the weather was different in Indiana, where she visited family while she lived in Mississippi. "I was curious about weather patterns as a child. I wanted to better understand different climates, and I was also intrigued by how my grandmother would predict the weather just from looking at the clouds or by her arthritis. Additionally, my mom would take my sister and me to view severe storm and tornado damage when it occurred in the areas surrounding our town."

Early on in her life she developed a passion for the mathematics, which he began pursuing at Jackson State University (JSU) in the form of an accounting degree. However, one of her math professors took notice of her passions and encouraged her to take a visit to the Physics Department and learn about their programs.

Soon after, Sims decided to change her major to Meteorology. Soon she was able to find an advisor who introduced her to the Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI). In her undergraduate career, Jamese published her research with Dr. R. S. Reddy on hurricane prediction, and she presented this at many national conferences.

In 2003, she was selected as an EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholar. She also was apart of two summer internships with NOAA. One was spent with NCEP (National Centers for Environmental Prediction), and the other internship was with the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab in Miami in Florida. Here she re-analyzed the 1926 hurricane season.

As soon as she finished her undergraduate education, Jamese applied and was accepted into the EPP Graduate Sciences Program. in 2009, she earned her doctorate at Howard University for Atmospheric Sciences. After completing her doctorate, she transitioned to a full-time Meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

Career

For twelve years Jamese Sims worked for the National Weather Service, focusing on developing and maintaining tools used for forecasting across NOAA. She even served as the co-chair for the Jackson State University Meteorology Program's 40th Anniversary Celebration.

As quoted by Jamese, "my work allows me the opportunity to mentor young scientists from underrepresented communities and encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Sharing knowledge and advice to help others makes me want to strive harder every day."

In 2016, she joined NOAA Satellites as the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R (GOES-R) Series Algorithm Engineer.

Currently she is based at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Maryland. Here she oversees GOES-R Series Product Systems Development and Implementation projects and funding. She is also the Geostationary Operational Requirements Working Group Chair for GOES-R future capabilities-- the most recent GOES-R satellite being launched successfully in November of 2016. Sims is also the Recruitment Team C-Chair for NOAA's Diversity and Professional Advancement Working Group, and a member of the American Meteorological Society's Board of Women and Minorities. She even mentors students and partners, which she has done since the beginning of her career.

Jamese says the her favorite part about her work is, "being able to solve problems and overcome challenges. I love that that this field and my work are constant learning curves with new scientific discoveries and technology that advance our understanding of our environment. I also enjoy developing collaborations surrounding various topics in order to gain consensus and implement scientific and engineering solutions that save lives."

In a series of interview questions from NOAA Research News back in 2019, Jamese Sims said in response to what advice she would give to a woman starting out in her career, "Your voice and opinion matters. You have what it takes to make a difference. Don’t shrink back based on someone else’s opinions or stereotypes. You define who you are and that typically doesn’t fit into anyone else’s box. Ask for help along the way. It’s great to be independent, but many things are achieved more efficiently as a team with diverse experiences and mindsets. Enjoy your journey. It’s important to celebrate achievements and small successes that assist you in reaching your goals."

Awards

In 2017, Sims was awarded the Office of Satellite Ground Services Employee of the Quarter/Outstanding Team Member for Quarter 1 for being a role model in the field of meteorology and careers in weather/physical science industry. Later that same year she was awarded the NOAA Employee of the Month Award, where she was recognized for being a talented algorithm engineer working on the GOES-R series satellites, as well as promoting diversity within NOAA. She also was awarded the NASA Group Achievement Award in 2017 for a successful launch of the GOES-R Satellite.

In 2018, Jamese Sims was recognized by the STEM Academy at Showalter (Chester, NJ) for being someone who uses their education and influence to make a positive impact in her community. She received the NOAA Educational Partnership Program (EPP) with Minority Serving Institutions Center Champions Working Group Award, 2018 for strong and committed advocacy of NCAS/NCAS-M within NOAA.

Most recently, in 2019 she received the Women of Color Magazine, Professional Achievement in Government Award. This recognized her 14 years of career scientific and engineering achievements within the federal government.

Affiliations

• American Meteorological Society (AMS) - Member
• AMS Board of Women and Minorities - Board Member
• AMS Committee on Satellite Meteorology, Oceanography and Climatology - Member
• American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Member
• Federally Employed Women, Seas and Skies Chapter - Member
• GOES-R Science and Demonstration Executive Board (SDEB) – Board Member
• NOAA Diversity and Professional Advancement Working Group – Co-Chair
• Jackson State University Meteorology Program - Alumni Group Chair
• Howard University Graduate Student Association for Atmospheric Sciences - Member 2007-2009; Student Representative 2007-2008

External links

NOAA Research

NOAA

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation