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.
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, 科技精明, 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
Popular 职业生涯
- Weather/Aviation Forecaster
- Meteorologist
- Climatologist
- Broadcast Meteorologist
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Air Quality Controller
- Forensic Meteorologist
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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