The weather does much more than determine how people dress or how they can enjoy themselves outdoors. Weather can be dangerous, causing floods, storms and heatwaves that can kill or injure. Individuals and communities need to remain alert to weather conditions and forecasts in order to protect themselves. Choosing a career in meteorology would allow you to make a vital contribution to the safety and well-being of your community and country.
Meteorological services require people who understand physics, management, information technology, engineering, communications, and many other domains. There is plenty of room in meteorology for people with a wide array of talents and interests.
The following links share helpful information about options for a career in the atmospheric sciences. Of course, the faculty members in the Atmospheric Sciences Department can offer some practical advice as well.
A Career in Meteorology
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
American Meteorological Society Career Center
American Meteorological Society Career Resources
About Meteorology Career Options
Occupational Outlook Handbook
NOAA Careers
Student jobs in the U.S. Government
National Weather Association