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Career Information

NEWS & DEADLINES
National Weather Center REU
Deadline: February 17, 2010. Eligibility: Mostly juniors and non-graduating seniors are accepted, but any college student may apply. Description: A 10-week summer research program in Norman, Oklahoma under the supervision of mentors from the National Weather Center. Housing, food, and travel paid for in addition to a stipend.
Opportunities and Career Guidance
Scholarships
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
Iowa State LAS Career Services
AMS Career Center
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
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)
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