Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

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Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

Learn about careers in meteorology and beyond. Join the American Meteorological Society (AMS) as they talk to experts working in weather, water, and climate sciences.

  1. NOV 12

    Pam Knox, Director of the UGA Weather Network and Agricultural Climatologist

    We talk to Pam Knox about the impacts of drought on agriculture, her time as an AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist, and the importance of obtaining skills in different areas to set yourself apart from others in your career.Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-pam-knox-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    51 min

  2. OCT 15

    Justin Pullin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Weather Service

    We talk to Justin Pullin about Project Hailstone, the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals, and the importance of networking for career development.Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-justin-pullin-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    50 min

  3. SEP 17

    Cliff Jacobs, owner of Clifford A. Jacobs Consulting

    We talk to Cliff Jacobs about his diverse career in the private sector, working with the US Antarctic Program and cyberinfrastructure, and his broad understanding of the success of atmospheric sciences and communicating core concepts in geosciences.Mentioned videos:Video on Cliff's Career (https://youtu.be/8yLoQXz_lOs)Travelers Research Center Paper (https://youtu.be/ld1ixzGa7bI)Experience with the U.S. Antarctic Program (https://photos.app.goo.gl/MPcgjoZMP9scDhsy5)Cliff's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjonnI_eqDGvu15sO6wC-rg) Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-clifford-jacobs-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    39 min

  4. AUG 13

    Stephanie Herring, Chief of the Geophysical Science Branch at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information

    We talk to Stephanie Herring about the diversity of opportunities in the government sector, the impacts of climate on human health, and learning how your unique skillset can benefit weather, water, and climate industries. Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-stephanie-herring-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    38 min

  5. JUL 16

    Brandon Katz, Executive Vice President, Strategy at KatRisk

    We talk to Brandon Katz about modeling weather phenomena, the importance of networking and work-life balance as a meteorologist, and the economic impact of climate change. Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-brandon-katz-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    33 min

  6. JUN 11

    Max Thompson, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Lead Meteorologist at Duke Energy

    We talk to Max Thompson about forecasting customer demand, the impact of a warming climate on the power grid, and how renewable energy is changing the energy industry. Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-max-thompson-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    43 min

  7. MAY 14

    Kim Klockow McClain, UCAR Senior Social Scientist Supporting the National Weather Service

    We talk to Kim Klockow McClain about discovering the intersection of meteorology and social science; creating social science positions within the weather, water, and climate industries; and mobilizing people and ideas to positively impact communities. Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-kim-klockow-mcclain-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    31 min

  8. APR 16

    Bill Sjoberg, Consultant with Leverage Information Technology

    We talk to Bill Sjoberg about forecasting in the military, the challenges of making the right call, and keeping the human element in modern meteorology. Episode transcript (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/career-guides-tools/all-about-careers-in-meteorology/clear-skies-ahead-podcast/clear-skies-ahead-bill-sjoberg-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/) Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

    28 min
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