Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

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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.

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    • May 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

    Meghan Klee, Product Innovation Manager at StormImpact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 55:05


    We talk to Meghan Klee about the importance of forecasting in risk mitigation and utility resourcing, the challenges of gender and generational barriers in the workplace, and the importance of balancing soft and technical skills.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 © 2025 American Meteorological Society

    Micki Olson, Risk Communication Researcher at the Emergency and Risk Communication Testing Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 38:03


    We talk to Micki Olson about effectively communicating weather warnings to the public, the challenges of advocating for yourself as an expert in your field, and collaborating and learning from others.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 © 2025 American Meteorological Society

    Dr. Annareli Morales, an Air Quality Policy Analyst with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 39:20


    We talk to Dr. Annareli Morales about the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) Program, building connections with experts in the atmospheric sciences, and the importance of local government work.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 © 2025 American Meteorological Society

    Sean Potter, a science writer and weather historian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 88:07


    We talk to Sean Potter about the tornado that set him on a path toward meteorology, transitioning from broadcasting to working at NWS and NASA, and his book, Too Near for Dreams: The Story of Cleveland Abbe, America's First Weather Forecaster.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 © 2025 American Meteorological Society

    Ayako Ota, a Japanese meteorologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 23:20


    We talk to Ayako Ota about emergency weather reporting in Japan, the differences between weather reporting in Japan and the US, and her current writing projects.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 © 2025 American Meteorological Society

    Gabby Brown, President of the Board of Directors at The Climate Consensus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 36:11


    We talk to Gabby Brown about her research on climate variability analysis and subseasonal to seasonal predictability, her role as President of the Board of Directors for the Climate Consensus, and the importance of being able to effectively communicate research both to the science community and the public.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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 50:42


    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 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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 50:19


    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 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

    Cliff Jacobs, owner of Clifford A. Jacobs Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 38:31


    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 CareerTravelers Research Center PaperExperience with the U.S. Antarctic ProgramCliff's YouTube Channel 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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 38:04


    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 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

    Brandon Katz, Executive Vice President, Strategy at KatRisk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 33:05


    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 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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 42:51


    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 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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 30:45


    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 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

    Bill Sjoberg, Consultant with Leverage Information Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 27:36


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 35:35


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 56:21


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 47:19


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 41:44


    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

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    Andrew Markowitz, Meteorologist at Xcel Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 37:31


    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

    Allison LaFleur, Consultant at RoVolus, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 25:33


    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

    Kayla Hudson, Meteorology Graduate of Jackson State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 20:32


    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

    Matthew Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Severe Storms Laboratory

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 52:40


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 27:08


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 37:34


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 24:59


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 38:08


    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

    Alicia Wasula, President of STM Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 23:13


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 32:33


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 31:44


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 47:13


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 43:15


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 30:41


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 28:33


    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

    Becky DePodwin, Senior Consultant at Guidehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 38:28


    We talk to Becky DePodwin, a Senior Consultant at Guidehouse, about her background in meteorology leading to a career in emergency management consulting, the awareness of burnout and mental health struggles in the field, and the importance of effective communication.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner 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

    William Turner IV, PhD Student in Atmospheric Science at University of California, Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 43:31


    We talk to Will Turner, a PhD Student in Atmospheric Science at University of California, Davis about his love for music, giving back to his community through teaching high school math, and his research bridging atmospheric science and African studies. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Violeta Yas, Meteorologist for NBC New York at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 50:18


    We talk to Violeta Yas, a Meteorologist for NBC New York at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, about how journalism led her to a career in bilingual broadcast meteorology, the importance of being able to communicate your scientific knowledge, and her involvement in mentoring and serving underrepresented communities. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Kristie Ebi, Professor at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the University of Washington in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 32:50


    We talk to Kristie Ebi, Professor at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the University of Washington, about the growing field of climate change and health, the importance of research funding, and her work with the World Health Organization.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather, in Santa Monica, California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 37:23


    We talk to Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather, about his roles in academia, finance, and as an entrepreneur, his love for the outdoors, and how he uses embedded fintech in the e-commerce sector to mitigate weather risk for consumers.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Nicole Casamassina, Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center in Peachtree City, Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 44:27


    We talk to Nicole Casamassina, Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center about her eight grade speech on going green, how she created connections outside of meteorology at the USGS, and how GIS became essential to her work. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Kevin Petty, Vice-President of Weather and Earth Intelligence at Spire in Boulder, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 31:43


    We talk to Kevin Petty, the Vice-President of Weather and Earth Intelligence at Spire about his interest in mathematics and secondary education, how teaching physical geography led him into weather, and how he developed business and technology strategies in the private sector.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Ayesha Davis, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 29:03


    We talk to Ayesha Davis, a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado about being a full-time graduate student while working in forecasting operations, the unique weather in Colorado, and why you shouldn't ever doubt yourself.You can reach out to Ayesha on Twitter at @Ayesha_NW. She is also the Chair-elect of the AMS Board on Representation, Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity (BRAID) on Twitter at @amsbraid.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Alyssa Bates, Research Associate at the University of Oklahoma's Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations and NWS Warning Decision Training Division, in Norman, Oklahoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 27:55


    We talk to Alyssa Bates, Research Associate at the University of Oklahoma's Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations and NWS Warning Decision Training Division about blending theoretical and operational meteorology, her passion for severe weather, and bridging the gap between research and operations.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Lessons in Storm Chasing with Jana Houser and Robin Tanamachi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 32:10


    We talk to Jana Houser, Associate Professor at Ohio University, and Robin Tanamachi, Assistant Professor at Purdue University, about their love of tornados, a respect for nature, and the distinction between research and thrill seeking in storm chasing.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Gina Eosco, Social Science Program Manager at the Weather Program Office within NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, Maryland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 70:21


    We talk to Gino Eosco, the Social Science Program Manager at the Weather Program Office within NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, Maryland about the relationship between physical science, technology, and social science, what it means to "empower a protective response," and overcoming obstacles throughout her career. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Alice DuVivier, Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 34:33


    We talk to Alice DuVivier, Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) about using Alan Alda's improv philosophy to improve her public speaking, how polar meteorologists study some of the most extreme weather conditions, and the bottom line of why people become scientists.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region at NOAA's National Centers For Environmental Information in Kansas City, Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 46:22


    We talk to Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region at NOAA's National Centers For Environmental Information in Kansas City, Missouri, about how to inform local and regional decision making, how severe flooding led to a webinar series on climate risks, and trust-building with tribal communities.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Steven Glazier, Lead Meteorologist at WeatherNation in Denver, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 44:28


    We talk to Steven Glazier, a Lead Meteorologist at WeatherNation, about how drag racing with his father sparked his interest in weather, why he loves working in a weather geek environment, and communicating the impacts of Hurricane Irene while at a local TV station in Vermont. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Rosimar Rios-Berrios, Research Meteorologist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 35:07


    We talk to Rosimar Rios-Berrios, a Research Meteorologist at NCAR, about her personal connection to hurricane research from growing up in Puerto Rico, why she enjoys public speaking, and how she uses a bullet journal to stay focused on her work.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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

    Larry Gloeckler, Principal Data Engineer at the Demex Group in Washington, DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 35:30


    We talk to Larry Gloeckler, a Principal Data Engineer at the Demex Group about consulting for the energy and commodities sector, performing risk analysis for supply chains, and how machine learning is a highly sought after skill in the weather industry and beyond.Learn more about the upcoming "Machine Learning for Environmental Science Problems" short course from AMS at ametsoc.org/ShortCoursesPython.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society

    Brad Johnson, Assistant Professor in Geography at Florida State University in Tallahassee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 49:21


    We talk to Dr. Brad Johnson, an Assistant Professor in Geography at Florida State University about his early work in interagency coordination, his transition to academia, the roles of research, teaching, and service in his professorship, and how the pandemic has normalized the access of professors to their students.Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society

    Morgan Yarker, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Founder and Owner of Yarker Consulting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 42:28


    We talk to Morgan Yarker, a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Founder and Owner of Yarker Consulting about being an expert witness in a courtroom, the credibility and community she gained by earning her CCM credential, and looking toward her peers as mentors. Episode transcriptHosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society

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