A Digital Archive of AOS
July 2, 2025
The UW–Madison Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) has a rich assortment of historical photographs dating as far back as the 1950s (the department was founded in 1948). To modernize and showcase this collection, we partnered with the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center (UWDCC) to digitize the photos and establish an online repository of AOS history. Doing so ensures their long-term preservation and accessibility, and allows students, alumni, and the public to explore the evolution of the department.
The collection, “Historic Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Photographs,” highlights distinguished AOS faculty, influential research, and the Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences building: https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AAOSHist
Thanks to the UWDCC team and all the students who helped make this project possible.
If you encounter any inaccuracies, such as incorrect names or dates, please contact us at communications@aos.wisc.edu.