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.
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Emily Gracey, Digital Content Producer for The National Weather Desk
We talk to Emily Gracey about podcasting as a passion project, transitioning from broadcast to digital meteorology, and the value of internships.

Celebrating 100 Episodes
We have released our 100th episode! To celebrate, we have created a special show that incorporates clips from some of our most popular episodes. Thank...

Ashley Morris, Preparedness and Outreach Division Manager at Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management, and Melissa Sizemore, Planning Captain and Meteorologist at Wilson County Emergency Management Agency
We talk to Ashley Morris and Melissa Sizemore about effectively engaging with your community, emergency management awareness month, and the importance...

Shawn Dahl, service coordinator at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center
We talk to Shawn Dahl about the complexities of space weather, solar radiation and geomagnetic storms, and the importance of global collaboration.

Bob Henson, meteorologist and science writer
We talk to Bob Henson about finding your niche, his book The Rough Guide to Climate Change, and the future of journalism in the age of AI.

Meghan Klee, Product Innovation Manager at StormImpact
We talk to Meghan Klee about the importance of forecasting in risk mitigation and utility resourcing, the challenges of gender and generational barrie...

Micki Olson, Risk Communication Researcher at the Emergency and Risk Communication Testing Lab
We talk to Micki Olson about effectively communicating weather warnings to the public, the challenges of advocating for yourself as an expert in your...

Dr. Annareli Morales, an Air Quality Policy Analyst with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
We talk to Dr. Annareli Morales about the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) Program, building connections with exp...

Sean Potter, a science writer and weather historian
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 hi...

Ayako Ota, a Japanese meteorologist
We talk to Ayako Ota about emergency weather reporting in Japan, the differences between weather reporting in Japan and the US, and her current writin...

Gabby Brown, President of the Board of Directors at The Climate Consensus
We talk to Gabby Brown about her research on climate variability analysis and subseasonal to seasonal predictability, her role as President of the Boa...

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 obtainin...

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 developmen...

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 u...

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 y...

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 impa...

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...

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 weat...

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 meteorolog...

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.
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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 i...

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...

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 s...

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 mi...

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 envir...

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.

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 wea...

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 yo...

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 resear...

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,...

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 gr...

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 meteorolog...

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...

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 ac...

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...

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 e...

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...

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,...

Becky DePodwin, Senior Consultant at Guidehouse
We talk to Becky DePodwin, a Senior Consultant at Guidehouse, about her background in meteorology leading to a career in emergency management consulti...

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