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.

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 Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

04-16
27:36

Jan Null, Forensic Meteorologist and Certified Consulting Meteorologist at Golden Gate Weather Services

We talk to Jan Null about the importance of integrity, giving back to your community, and staying connected with a variety of experts. Episode 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! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

03-12
35:35

Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent at ABC News

We talk to Ginger Zee about the realities of climate reporting, finding your "why", and the challenges women face in the weather, water, and climate industries. Episode 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! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

02-13
56:21

Jason Samenow, Weather Editor and Chief Meteorologist at The Washington Post

We talk to Jason Samenow about taking a chance to pursue a passion, keeping one finger on the pulse of ever-changing weather, and staying versatile in weather reporting in the age of social media.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

01-16
47:19

DaNa Carlis, Director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory

We talk to DaNa Carlis about finding the degree that best suits you, developing a mentoring network as an early-career scientist, and remembering to set aside time to talk with scientists one-on-one as a leader in the weather, water, and climate sciences.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

12-12
41:14

Andrew Markowitz, Meteorologist at Xcel Energy

We talk to Andrew Markowitz about working in the private sector, how to best communicate weather to the public, and the importance of counteracting misinformation on social media as a meteorologist.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

11-14
37:31

Allison LaFleur, Consultant at RoVolus, LLC

We talk to Allison LaFleur about the importance of data analysis and data science in consulting work, applying meteorological knowledge to solve environmental issues, and the advantages of working remotely.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

10-17
25:33

Kayla Hudson, Meteorology Graduate of Jackson State University

We talk to Kayla Hudson about Black pioneers in meteorology, reframing your mindset as a student, and the benefits of diverse internships.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

09-12
20:32

Matthew Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Severe Storms Laboratory

We talk to Matt Brown about the evolution of southeast storms, postdoctoral work-life-balance, and being your authentic self as a scientist in the weather, water, and climate community.Episode transcriptHosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

08-15
52:40

Kelly Núñez Ocasio, ASP Postdoctoral Fellow at the Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Laboratory at NCAR

We talk to Kelly Núñez Ocasio about the excitement of aircraft missions studying African easterly waves, the challenge of effectively communicating your science, and being strategic about pursuing opportunities in the weather, water, and climate sciences.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2023 American Meteorological Society

07-11
27:08

Maria Molina, Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland

We talk to Maria Molina about the courage needed to successfully change careers from broadcasting to research, mentoring the next generation of researchers in the weather, water, and climate sciences, and the unique challenges that come with working as a bilingual meteorologist.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

06-13
37:34

Melissa Burt, Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Colorado State University

We talk to Melissa Burt about the importance of internships in guiding career paths, seeing people for who they are and what they bring to the table, and how the climate and cultures of organizations can impact diversity, equity, and inclusion in the weather, water, and climate enterprise.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

05-16
24:59

Maureen McCann, Weekday Morning Meteorologist at Spectrum News 13 in Orlando

We talk to Maureen McCann about the strengths and challenges in broadcast meteorology, the importance of internships in career development, and the growing synergy between emergency management and meteorology.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

04-11
38:08

Alicia Wasula, President of STM Weather

We talk to Alicia Wasula about the benefits of mentorship and networking, the challenges and opportunities involved in a career in forensic meteorology, and the importance of communicating scientific concepts in an accessible manner.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

03-14
23:13

Alec Kownacki, Meteorologist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

We talk to Alec Kownacki about the benefits of mentorship and networking, the growing field of air quality meteorology, and using communication skills to bridge the gap between the scientific community and the general public.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

02-14
32:33

Ashley Orehek-Rossi, STEM Librarian at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY

We talk to Ashley Orehek-Rossi about her role as a STEM librarian, perseverance in seeking career opportunities, and the importance of libraries in academia and beyond.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

01-17
31:44

Matthew Cappucci, Meteorologist at MyRadar, The Washington Post and Fox5DC

We talk to Matthew Cappucci about his role as a broadcast meteorologist in multiple media markets, navigating science communication challenges around social media, and what it is like to be a first time published author.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

12-13
47:13

Justin Sharpe, Research Scientist with CIWRO at the University of Oklahoma in Norman

We talk to Justin Sharpe about his role as a research scientist with CIWRO at the University of Oklahoma, navigating communication challenges around environmental hazards, and what it means to build trusting relationships with the community.Information on Tornado TalesEpisode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

11-15
43:15

Angel Enriquez, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Glasgow, Montana

We talk to Angel Enriquez about his role as a meteorologist at the National Weather Service, navigating educational challenges transitioning from high school to college and what it means to be a leader in the weather, water and climate community.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

10-11
30:41

Mariama Feaster, Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alabama in Huntsville

We talk to Mariama Feaster about her tornado research, navigating learning challenges with an autism diagnosis, and finding her voice in the weather, water and climate community.Episode transcriptHosted by Matt Moll and Kelly SavoieEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve SavoieVisit AMS Career Resources on the web!Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2022 American Meteorological Society

09-13
28:33

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