Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

Jan 14 2025 94 ep. 344381 mins 58

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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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Ayako Ota, a Japanese meteorologist

Jan 14 2025 23 mins

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 (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-ayako-ota-transcript/) Hosted by Emma Coll

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

Dec 17 2024 36 mins

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 (https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/c

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

Nov 12 2024 50 mins

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-po

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

Oct 15 2024 50 mins

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 a

Cliff Jacobs, owner of Clifford A. Jacobs Consulting

Sep 17 2024 38 mins

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)Ex

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

Aug 13 2024 38 mins

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

Brandon Katz, Executive Vice President, Strategy at KatRisk

Jul 16 2024 33 mins

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/) Hoste

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

Jun 11 2024 42 mins

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

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

May 14 2024 30 mins

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-meteoro

Bill Sjoberg, Consultant with Leverage Information Technology

Apr 16 2024 27 mins

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 a