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April 13–15, 2026
On the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Apr. 2 update: Workshop Program is posted
The current generation of earth system models used by the IPCC have proven useful in simulating and projecting global temperature change. However, deficiencies and biases persist in these projections, especially at regional and local scales. The typical spatial resolution of these models (~100 km) is too coarse to resolve regional details and fine-scale storm systems. The next generation of earth system models is targeted at resolutions ranging from high-resolution (~10–25 km) where frontal systems can be simulated and ultra-high resolution (~3 km) where clouds begin to be resolved. Modeling at these resolutions poses significant scientific and computational challenges, but it can provide important benefits for societal applications.
Topics to be discussed in the workshop will include:
• Status of current high/ultra-high resolution earth system modeling efforts, including the NSF MESACLIP, StormSPEED, and MPAS-related projects from TAMU and NSF NCAR
• Future directions and challenges in increasing model resolution
• Applications of fine-resolution simulations for problems relevant to society, including extreme weather, hydrology, and regional planning
Invited speakers include:
Gokhan Danabasoglu, Yaga Richter, Erin Dougherty (NCAR, CESM/MPAS)
Lucas Harris (NOAA/GFDL)
Peter Caldwell, Mark Taylor (DOE/E3SM)
Christiane Jablonowski (Univ. of Michigan, StormSPEED project)
Ping Chang (Texas A&M, MESACLIP project)
We also expect to have some additional talks from European modelers.
Schedule, Transportation, and Hotel
Schedule, Transportation, and Hotel
Registration is closed.
Abstract submission is closed
We will try to assign oral presentations to as many speakers as possible, but may have a poster session to accommodate extra presenations.
Registration fee is $175. Registration includes:
Snacks and beverages during the meeting
Lunch on April 13th and 14th (workshop will end at noon on April 15th, with optional box lunch afterward)
Reception on the 13th
Conference Schedule
The conference will run from 9am–5pm Monday and Tuesday (April 13,14) and 9am–Noon on Wednesday (Apr 15).
Breakfast will be provided 8-9am every day.
Lunch will be provided Monday and Tuesday. At registration time, you can sign up to get a Box lunch on Wednesday.
Transportation
There will be a shuttle bus departing from the hotel (Hilton) at two pickup times every morning: 7:30am and 8:00am.
On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a shuttle bus back to the Hilton departing at 5:15pm and 5:45pm. On Wednesday, the shuttle will depart at 1:00pm and 1:30pm.
Paid parking is available in the adjacent University Center Garage (UCG) or the nearby Stallings Blvd Garage (SBG).
There are several restaurants located within walking distance of the Hilton
Hotel Info
A block of rooms has been for the reserved for the High-Resolution Modeling Workshop event during April 12–16 at the Hilton in College Station:
Deadline to book: March 26, 2026
(Update Feb. 26: The hotel booking problem is fixed. Select Special Rates when booking and enter the 3-digit Promotion Code shown below.)
Promotion code: 933
Room Rate: $110.00 + taxes and fees
Hilton, COLLEGE STATION & CONFERENCE CENTER
801 University Drive East• College Station, TX 77840
Tel (979) 693-7500
Workshop Venue
Workshop Venue
Memorial Student Center (Room 2406) at Texas A&M University
275 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, Texas
Traveling to College Station: American Airlines offers limited flights to College Station Airport (CLL) via Dallas. You can fly almost any airline into Houston's Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which is about a 90-minute drive from campus. To get to College station, you can reserve a shuttle (via Ground Shuttle), or rent a car at the airport.
For people driving to campus, there is paid parking in the adjacent University Center Garage (UCG) or the nearby Stallings Blvd Garage (SBG).
Workshop Program
Workshop Program
Click here to view the Program in a separate tab
Contact
Contact
Contact R. Saravanan (sarava@tamu.edu) for more information
Workshop Organizing Committee:
R. Saravanan, TAMU
Gokhan Danabasoglu, NCAR
Christiane Jablonowski, U. of Michigan
Ping Chang, TAMU
Andrew Dessler, TAMU
Dan Fu, TAMU
Kelly Núñez Ocasio, TAMU
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