Lesley De Cruz and her team received the EMS Outreach & Communication Award 2026 for their project: Instant AI Urban Climate Modelling and LEGO

This outstanding initiative successfully bridges complex meteorological science and public outreach, making the invisible dynamics of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect both tangible and actionable for audiences of all ages, with intuitive understanding of urban planning and climate resilience. 

Full text on: https://www.emetsoc.org/ems-outreach-communication-award-2026-instant-ai-urban-climate-modelling-and-lego/