https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh Made for the curiosity of weather. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." ~ Benjamin Franklin en-us 2019-02-26 15:03:34 UTC 2019-02-28 04:40:30 UTC hello@padlet.com smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335398921 This job entails several different tasks throughout the work day, and can change on a day to day basis. For an operational meteorologist, most days it can be creating a 7-day forecast based off of model guidance, or more in depth analysis for when different types of storms are imminent. A field meteorologist, usually for research studies, will go out and take measurements and data for various reasons. For example, a severe weather researcher may be on a boat in the Atlantic testing for certain contributors for a hurricane, or even in Oklahoma chasing a tornado. The private sector of meteorology is a lot more than just being right 50% of the time. Most private services need to be 90% accurate or better for their clients to stay with them.  Peoples lives can be at risk, and several thousands(maybe millions) of dollars at risk as well. Depending which side of meteorology you get in to can depend on what type of meteorologist you become.]]> 2019-02-26 15:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335398921 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335399781 Working conditions can vary whether which side you go into. You could be an operational/private forecaster and work in an office with other meteorologists to make a detailed forecast. Some meteorologists may be on call for certain events depending on the client. If you are a researcher in meteorology you could find yourself in the field in various weather conditions or even in an office/ lab concluding or testing your results further. ]]> 2019-02-26 15:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335399781 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400086 In pensylvannia it varies depending on who you're working for. The average in Pa is $99,480, with the lower end wages at $35,000 (Accuweather) and the highest at $127,870 (Several places like the NWS/NOAA, The Weather Channel and Weather Underground. Most places in Pa have the standard government provided health benefits like medical, dental, eye doctor, etc. most places give a 401k however the NWS and other government agencies like NOAA have a government pension as well.   

]]> 2019-02-26 15:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400086 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400220 The exact amount of people who hold these jobs is relatively unknown just because of the amount of private businesses involved as well. However, the estimated amount is around 1000-2000 jobs in pa alone when including every field of meteorology. Across the country an estimated 40,000-45,000 jobs can be found in various states at both government and private agencies. The most likely place to find jobs in pa is either at the National Weather Service, or at a local television station. Private forecasting is becoming more and more common however it is not as prominent in the amount of jobs that are available.  ]]> 2019-02-26 15:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400220 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400540 For the most part all you need is your bachelor of science degree in meteorology or atmospheric and space science in order to find a job. The AMS, American Meteorolgic Society, pays in full for anyone who graduates with an undergraduate degree in  meteorology to go for their masters degree. High school courses do not apply as qualifications however the college courses and pathway you take can have an effect. The experiences you also obtain through college will help to make you stand out. The skill set for a meteorologist includes an in-depth understanding of mathematics and physics along with the vast knowledge of how weather can work. ]]> 2019-02-26 15:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400540 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400741 The Top 5 undergraduate schools for meteorology are 
1) Penn State University 
2) Florida State University 
3) Millersville University 
4) Oklahoma University 
5) Texas A&M]]> 2019-02-26 15:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335400741 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335401008 2 benefits from being a meteorologist can be the thrill of getting a forecast completely right, or even the media attention on a cool weather story. Another benefit could be the salary you get for sitting back and telling people the weather... nice pay day. One drawback from this job could be the meticulous and tedious hours spent on figuring out model guidance and trying to predict what exactly will happen.  ]]> 2019-02-26 15:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335401008 smartrich19 https://padlet.com/smartrich19/r06fkvki6cjh/wish/335401589 Atmospheric/space scientist:
https://student.naviance.com/careers/view/19-2021.00/overview 
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