Meteorology

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As a meteorology major at St. Cloud State University, you will examine 和 conduct research on short-term 和 long-term atmospheric changes. Through classes, 实地考察, 和 internships, you will be prepared for a wide variety of careers or for continued study in graduate school.  With a backdrop of academic rigor, your dedicated faculty teach in small class sizes, allowing for tailored individual instruction 和 promoting active learning both in 和 out of the classroom setting.

University Catalog Program Requirements 部门 部门 of Atmospheric 和 Hydrologic Sciences Scholarships Atmospheric 和 Hydrologic Sciences Scholarships

Program Highlights

  • Foundation of physics 和 mathematics prepares graduates to follow new developments.
  • Smart classrooms, 技术-enhanced lecture halls, 和 advanced laboratories located in the 罗伯特·H. Wick Science Building.
  • Active student organizations create opportunities for peer research, professional networking, educational outreach, 和 socializing.
  • Preparation for work in private 和 public sectors or continued study in graduate school 
  • Common careers associated with meteorology include private sector forecasting, emergency management, employment with the National Weather Service, broadcast meteorology, science communication, 和 research.
  • This discipline is also available as a 小 to complement another major. 

Program Distinctions

  • Minnesota's only meteorology program.
  • Program meets American Meteorological Society guidelines 和 st和ards.
  • Program meets National Weather Service requirements with suitable elective choice. 
  • Host of the annual Northern Plains Weather Workshop.
  • Select laboratories, classes, 和 opportunities for collaborative VR/AR research projects in the Integrated Science 和 Engineering Laboratory Facility (ISELF).
  • Opportunities to participate in community-based education outreach events such as the National Weather Service's SkyWarn Program, Tech Savvy, Science Fest, 和 更多的.

 

Notable alumni:

Dr. David Novak Director, Weather Prediction Center, National Weather Service, Camp Springs, Maryl和  
Michelle Mead Meteorologist in Charge, National Weather Service WFO, Sacramento, California               
保罗 Iniguez Science 和 Operations Officer, National Weather Service WFO, Phoenix, Arizona
Pete Boulay Assistant State Climatologist of Minnesota, St. 保罗
琥珀色的 马特里 Short-Term Forecasting Manager, California ISO, Sacramento, California
Dr. Kirstin Harnos Atmospheric Scientist, Climate Prediction Center, Camp Springs, Maryl和

Student Organizations

Popular 职业生涯

  • Weather/Aviation Forecaster
  • Meteorologist
  • Climatologist
  • Broadcast Meteorologist
  • Atmospheric Scientist
  • Air Quality Controller
  • Forensic Meteorologist

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University Facts & 统计数据

  • 98% of meteorology graduates employed

  • $600,000 National Science Foundation grant helps support students who pursue science, 技术, engineering 和 math (STEM) careers

  • $106 million in scholarships loans 和 grants

  • 超过 600 student veterans 和 active military enrolled

  • A 2021 Military Friendly® Top 10 School designation

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