Opportunities and Career Guidance

Scholarships

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)

Iowa State LAS Career Services

AMS Career Resources

AMS Bachelor’s Degree in Atmospheric Science Guide

Broadcast

AMS Certification Programs AMS Seal of Approval, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Certified Consulting Meteorologist

The Broadcast Meteorology Employment Field BAMS article discussing market statistics for broadcast meteorology.

Surveys of Broadcast Meteorology Alumni Jeff Edmondson - Minneapolis, MN (KARE) Chris Maiers - Des Moines, IA (KWOI) Kaj Johnson-O’Mara - Cedar Rapids, IA (KCRG) Adam Painter - Missoula, MT (KECI)

Private Sector

Board for Private Sector Meteorologists

National Council of Industrial Meteorologists

Forecasting

National Weather Service Careers NWS student employment programs, job openings, and qualifications.

National Weather Association Job Corner NWA list of current job openings, along with specific job descriptions.

Research

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR/NCAR) Opportunities for undergraduates (SOARS, AMS Scholarships), graduates, and post-docs. Also resources for students and professionals (COMET, Unidata)

NCAR Research Applications Laboratory Resource list for water, climate and society programs

NOAA Student Opportunities NOAA scholarships, internships, fellowships, and special opportunities.

What Does it Take to Get into Graduate School? BAMS article discussing a survey of Atmospheric Science programs