"Knowledge gained from books is shallow; true understanding comes from personal experience." To thoroughly implement the important instructions of President Xi Jinping during his inspection tour in Qinghai, and to enhance the knowledge base, professional competence, and practical skills of meteorology students in the new era, the "First National Joint Internship and Scientific Expedition for Atmospheric Science Undergraduates" was held on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from July 29 to August 3. The event was organized by the Chinese Meteorological Society and Lanzhou University, co-organized by the Gansu Provincial Meteorological Bureau, Qinghai Provincial Meteorological Bureau, Qinghai Meteorological Society, and supported by Beijing Juhengbolian Technology Co., Ltd.

This joint internship and scientific expedition aims to deepen undergraduate students' understanding of the weather and climate characteristics of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, enhance awareness of ecological protection and high-quality development on the plateau, and promote exchanges among faculty and students in atmospheric science at domestic universities. Over 20 instructors and more than 150 meteorology students from seven universities—Lanzhou University, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, National University of Defense Technology, Ocean University of China, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Civil Aviation Flight University of China (Guanghan), and Yunnan University—participated.

 

 

Highlights of the event

 

On the morning of July 29, the joint internship team held a grand departure ceremony at the Alumni Square of Lanzhou University and immediately headed to various sites including the Qinghai Provincial Meteorological Observatory, the National Meteorological Station in Xining City, the "August 18" mountain flood disaster site in Qingshan Township, Datong County, the Tibet Plateau Natural History Museum, the Haibei Prefecture Pasture Experiment Station Observation Field, the Atomic City Memorial Hall, the National Basic Observation Station in Tongren City, the Huangnan Prefecture Meteorological Science Popularization Museum, the new generation weather radar station in Huangnan, and the Re Gong Tibetan Museum. Through visits, on-site observations, field experiments, and themed party day discussions, they conducted diverse and rich internships and field trips focusing on ecological protection, professional knowledge, practical skills, and cultural environment. On the afternoon of August 2, the summary meeting for the first national joint internship and scientific expedition for undergraduate students in atmospheric sciences was held, marking the successful conclusion of this activity. To encourage and recognize outstanding instructors and students who performed well during the internship, 15 "Outstanding Internship Instructors," 29 "Outstanding Internship Individuals," 1 "Special Contributor to Knowledge Innovation," and 1 "Special Contributor to News Reporting" were selected at the summary meeting. The Chinese Meteorological Society and Lanzhou University awarded them honorary titles (see the list of awardees in the attachment).

 

 

The honorary title was awarded at the internship summary meeting

 

The successful holding of this innovative joint internship and scientific expedition has provided meteorology students with valuable opportunities for exchange and practice, as well as experience and reference for the practical teaching of atmospheric science undergraduates at sister institutions in China. Scientific practice is a required course for cultivating new-era meteorological science talents who have ideals, skills, and a sense of responsibility. Through the refinement gained from this activity, students will carry their abundant harvests and aspirations for the future, continuing to explore and advance in their respective professional fields. We look forward to these young meteorology students playing significant roles in their future careers, contributing their strength to China's meteorological endeavors, and jointly writing a new chapter in the development of China's meteorological science.

 

appendix:

Excellent internship instructor

Lanzhou University: Ma Yuxia, Gan Ruhui, Wu Xueke, Li Jiangping, Chen Yan, Chen Bolong, Wei Linbo

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology: Chen Guosen

National University of Defense Technology: Ye Fang, Liu Lei

Ocean University of China: Liu Yingchen

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan): Kong Dongdong, Li Shuanglin

Civil Aviation Flight College of China (Guanghan): Wang Wei

Yunnan University: Li Yuehua

 

Excellent internship individual

Lanzhou University: Ma Xingyuan, Wang Yifan, Deng Yansheng, Li Yang, Li Oufan, Li Mingzhiyuan, Li Jialu, Yang Yuelin, Zhang Wei, Zhang Zihao, Chen Guo, Chen Boyan, Zhao Tianyi, Hao Wenxing, Tang Junxuan, Xia Yufen, Guo Haodong, Sun Mengyuan, Cao Xinyu, Wu Diqi, Han Xuchou, Jin Shi, Wei Wenlue

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology: Song Huimin

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan): Du Zexin

National University of Defense Technology: Wang Zihan

Ocean University of China: Zhang Haoxiang

Civil Aviation Flight College of China (Guanghan): Tao Yimeng

Yunnan University: Jiang Yuyu

 

Special contributors to knowledge innovation

Lanzhou University: Li Jialu

 

Special contributor to news coverage

Lanzhou University: Lu Xiaoman

 

Authors: Lu Xiaoman, Shi Wanfeng

Photo: Shi Wanfeng and Lu Xiaoman

Editor: Guo Fei

Editor-in-Chief: Peng Qian