Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

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 Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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

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 Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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

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 Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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

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 transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

We talk to Kayla Hudson about Black pioneers in meteorology, reframing your mindset as a student, and the benefits of diverse internships. Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Johnny Le Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2023 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 Tales Episode transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society

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 transcript Hosted by Matt Moll and Kelly Savoie Edited by Peter Trepke Theme 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 © 2022 American Meteorological Society