1. Bachelor of Science in Applied Meteorology Presented by Dr. Mark Sinclair, Associate Professor and Chair of Meteorology

2. Fascinated by weather?

4. Applied Meteorology - Prescott A “traditional” meteorology degree Prepares graduates for a range of positions in Government and Industry Meets all requirements for undergraduate study in meteorology recommended by the American Meteorological Society, National Weather Service and the US Air Force Meets US Office of Personnel Management Qualification standards for position of Meteorologist

5. Apply theory to understanding and forecasting weather Use a state-of-the-art Weather Center and computer equipped classrooms Gain a practical understanding of the physics & dynamics of the atmosphere Decision-making for military or industry What will I study?

6. Job opportunities? Source: AMS and Occupational Outlook handbook 20,000 practicing meteorologists – 1000 entering workforce per annum – Average entry-level salary of $35,000 8,400 jobs listed in Occupational Outlook handbook (1998) had median salary of $54,000 Employment projected to increase 14% over next 10 years

7. Where will I find jobs? Source: AMS and Occupational Outlook handbook Federal Government 29% Graduate school 29% Private42% – Contractors 31% – Computing 15% – Engineers/architects 12% – Other42% A large hail stone What does this tell us about the atmosphere?

8. Graduate hire Federal Government/Military – National Weather service, Military, NASA, USFS Private organizations – specialized services – Detailed forecasts – airlines, routing, snow ploughs – Commodities traders – crop prices, utilities, futures – TV & radio meteorologists, sports events Consulting meteorologists (private) – Environmental consulting – pollution, cooling towers – Design, or heating engineers – Expert testimony – Climatologists

9. Air Force ROTC Air Force does not have as many meteorologists as it would like Many full-ride scholarship offers are being made in meteorology to qualified candidates After 4 years, earn ~$63,000 as a Captain ERAU has the nation’s largest ROTC cadet corps ERAU has the nation’s largest collection of Air Force trainee meteorologists

10. Outside Scholarships www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs AMS (American meteorological Society) listing of Scholarships and Fellowships Industry Minority Scholarships Industry Undergraduate Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships Graduate Fellowship in the History of Science Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Awards in Meteorology How to apply Application Procedures Source: American Meteorological Society

11. Intern opportunities Summer Employment Opportunities at Corporations/Institutions – a sampling  Flagstaff National Weather Service forecasting office is currently seeking summer interns (recent email)  Clarkson University is seeking undergraduate applicants for a Research Experience program in Marine Sciences and Engineering in China sponsored by …  The Weather Channel, Atlanta, GA. Meteorology intern (behind-the-scenes) positions (1 or 2) available …  NOAA-CIRES Climate Diagnostics Center, Boulder, CO. Position: Summer Student Intern … Source: American Meteorological Society

12. Intern opportunities (cont) Internships at Television & Radio Stations (by state) ALABAMA WKRG-TV, Mobile, AL. Period of employment: Offers unpaid internships each semester, including summer, for … WKRG-TV, Contact Chief Meteorologist, 555 Broadcast Drive … ARKANSAS KAIT-TV, Jonesboro, AR. Contact: Ronnie Weston, Box 790 … etc Source: American Meteorological Society

13. Meteorology Minor at Prescott Growing demand for WX courses Statistics Fall 9724 Fall 9849 Fall 9953 Fall 0074 Spr 02 105 Compare with PRC student population increase of ~20% over same period 20 40 60 80 9798990001 # students 100 120

14. Meteorology Faculty Curtis James Radar Mountain meteorology Randy Tomkins Weather forecasting Military Ken Parsons Cyclones Dynamic meteorology Air quality Mark Sinclair Dept Chair Cyclones Dynamic meteorology