Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere. Modern meteorologists are involved in operational meteorology, meteorological reseach, applied meteorology and the media. This can include weather observing, forecasting, research, and dissemination of weather information to the public. Meteorologists also study global weather and climate, and investigate the influence that human beings exert on Earth's climate.

SKILLS RELATED TO METEOROLOGY

• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret data
• Sound decision-making abilities
• Proficient in oral and written communications with ability to explain complex meterological concepts to others

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Meteorology major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Meteorology majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

EMPLOYERS IN METEOROLOGY

• Airlines
• Armed Forces
• Atmospheric Research Centers
• Business Corporations
• Colleges/Universities
• Engineering Firms
• Government Agencies
• Local, State, and National Weather Services
• Manufacturers of Meteorological Instruments
• Newspapers
• Private Consulting Firms
• Professional/Technical Journals
• Radio and TV stations
• Satellite Research Centers

WEB SITES RELATED TO METEOROLOGY

Metro State Department of Meteorology Website

• Associations Unlimited
• Challenges of Our Changing Atmosphere
• Jobs in Meteorology
• Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences
• Meteorological Employment Journal
• National Geographic
• The National Weather Association Job Center
• The NOAA Weather Page
• Sciencejobs.com
• sci.geo.meteorology FAQ
• Yahoo: Meteorology

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

• American Geophysical Union
  http://www.agu.org/
• American Meteorological Society
  http://www.ametsoc.org
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
  http://www.noaa.gov
• National Weather Association
  http://www.nwas.org
• World Meteorological Organization
  http://www.wmo.ch/index-en.html