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Exploring Careers in Atmospheric Science: Opportunities and Pathways

Atmospheric scientists play a critical role in understanding and predicting weather patterns, climate change, and environmental conditions. Employment opportunities abound in both the private and public sectors, including roles in broadcasting meteorology, aviation, agriculture, energy consulting, and public weather services. With a median salary of around $81,000 (2008 data), aspiring atmospheric scientists typically pursue undergraduate degrees in meteorology, math, or science, followed by graduate studies in related fields. For further guidance, explore resources from the American Meteorological Society and related education links.

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Exploring Careers in Atmospheric Science: Opportunities and Pathways

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  1. What do atmospheric Scientists do?

  2. Employment Options • Private Sector • Broadcast Meteorology forecasting (Accuweather, Weather Channel, Local News etc.) • Aviation Industry • Agriculture and business weather risk consulting • Energy and Environment consulting (renewable energy industries/air quality) • Public Sector • National Weather Service (forecasting) • National Research Labs and Centers • University Teaching and Research • US armed forces

  3. Employment Stats • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos051.htm • 9,400 US jobs (2008, not including college faculty) • Other science fields: • Physicists —15000 • Environmental Sci. --81000 • Geoscientists --33000 • Biologists --91000 • Chemists --94000 • Teachers -- 1.5 M elementary, .6 M middle, 1.1M H.S. • Median Salary for Atmos. Sci. (2008): 81k

  4. How do you become an Atmospheric Scientist? • http://www.ametsoc.org/careercenter/ • http://www.theweatherchannelkids.com/weather_ed/careers_in_meteorology/ • Undergraduate degree in meteorology, math, science, or engineering • Graduate degree in physics or atmospheric science • Programs are more common than you might think http://www.nwas.org/links/universities.php

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