(Gaithersburg, Maryland, March 19, 2002) --- A revolutionary Web-based weather teaching tool developed by AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. is transforming America's students into budding meteorologists right in their very own classrooms.

AWS' new WeatherNet Classroom, which debuted today at http://classroom.aws.com, is an interactive, learning tool that seamlessly integrates real-time local and national weather data and camera images into a range of science and math lessons for elementary, middle and high school students. Using the WeatherNet Classroom, teachers can construct customized lessons that create an optimum learning environment based on real weather conditions and not just theory.

For example, using the product an educator can build a learning activity on wind speed or humidity that automatically integrates the most current conditions from the school's AWS WeatherNet Weather Station as well as historical data and live conditions from more than 5,000 other schools nationwide that participate in the AWS WeatherNet program. This program, which AWS pioneered in 1993, puts weather stations on school rooftops, providing an engaging educational tool for schools as well as the most local, real-time weather available for broadcasters and Internet users.

Bob Marshall, President and CEO of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc., views WeatherNet Classroom "as a powerful learning program for educators to use in their uncompromising efforts to increase student achievement in the classroom. It provides educators the means to strengthen curriculum and meet national education standards through real-world lessons that make learning exciting and fun for teachers, parents and students alike."

A feature-rich educational tool, WeatherNet Classroom correlates to the National Education Standards for science, math, technology and geography. In addition, since it is a 100% Web-based product, WeatherNet Classroom saves schools time and money. It does not require any software or hardware to load and maintain, and schools experience faster start-up times, hassle-free software upgrades, and total access to the applications from any computer at school or home.

For details and pricing, educators can contact Gary Milwit at 1-800-544-4429.

About AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc.

AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. (www.aws.com) owns and operates the largest network of weather stations in the world. This real-time network gathers comprehensive, up-to-the-second weather information from more than 5,000 communities and powers the company's various products and services, including: WeatherBug™, an online weather service that provides live neighborhood conditions to more than eight million PC users; WeatherNet for Broadcast, which delivers real-time weather information to more than 80 million US households through partnerships with 96 local television stations; WeatherNet for Education, which provides engaging weather information and educational tools to schools and colleges, including an innovative set of online lesson plans and software called WeatherNet Classroom; and AWS Data Services which uses AWS' unique weather network and software to provide high-value solutions for vertical industries such as energy, retail, and transportation.