Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond (The American Meteorological Society)
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| 11 Oct 2022 | Angel Enriquez, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Glasgow, Montana | 00:30:41 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Justin Sharpe, Research Scientist with CIWRO at the University of Oklahoma in Norman | 00:43:15 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Matthew Cappucci, Meteorologist at MyRadar, The Washington Post and Fox5DC | 00:47:13 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 21 Oct 2019 | Welcome to Clear Skies Ahead! | ||
In this first "teaser" episode of Clear Skies Ahead, learn all about the American Meteorological Society's newest podcast and meet some of the professionals working in weather, water, and climate sciences that you'll get to know in future episodes. Subscribe today in your podcatcher of choice! Our first full episode drops Tuesday, 29 October 2019.Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseAMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 29 Oct 2019 | Jen Henderson, Social Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences | ||
In our first full episode, we talk to Jen Henderson, an interdisciplinary social scientist at CIRES, about her early training as a creative writer, her interest in the life of Dr. Tetsuya Fujita, and conducting focus groups with forecasters. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason Emmanuel Music by Steve Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.org Copyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 12 Nov 2019 | Jim Kurdzo, Radar Meteorologist, MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts | ||
Our second episode of Clear Skies Ahead features Jim Kurdzo, a radar meteorologist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, about the different programming languages used for radar analysis and algorithm development, and the occasional disconnect in radar meteorology between electrical engineering and atmospheric science. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 26 Nov 2019 | Tony Praino, Chief Engineer & Meteorologist, IBM Research | ||
We talk to Tony Praino, Chief Engineer and Meteorologist at IBM Research about the allied skills of engineering and programming for the field of meteorology, his early work on digital storage systems, and the implications of the acquisition of The Weather Company by IBM. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 10 Dec 2019 | Mona Behl, Oceanographer & Associate Director of NOAA's Sea Grant Program, University of Georgia | ||
We talk to Mona Behl, Oceanographer and Associate Director of NOAA's Sea Grant Program about the first time she saw the ocean, using science to inform public policy choices, managing publicly funded research, and the mentoring tradition in Indian culture. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 24 Dec 2019 | Elliot Abrams, Broadcast Meteorologist and Senior Vice President at AccuWeather (retired) | ||
We talk to Elliot Abrams, Broadcast Meteorologist and Senior Vice President at AccuWeather (now retired), about why human meteorologists won’t lose their jobs to computers, the stress of covering a major weather event, and how George Washington used a personal forecast to win the Battle of Princeton in 1777. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 07 Jan 2020 | Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist and CEO of WeatherExtreme | ||
We talk to Elizabeth Austin, Forensic Meteorologist and CEO of WeatherExtreme, about the public speaking skills needed to give depositions and testimony in the courtroom, how she was able to start her own business while teaching snowmaking and avalanche control in Lake Tahoe, and the impact of weather conditions on litigation. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 21 Jan 2020 | Albert Betancourt, Catastrophe Management Analyst at American Family Insurance | ||
We talk to Albert Betancourt, Catastrophe Management Analyst at American Family Insurance, about taking a road trip with his dog and discovering that insurance catastrophe modeling was his dream job, how he uses geographic informational systems (GIS), and why insurances companies buy reinsurance. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography at the University of Georgia | ||
We talk to Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography at the University of Georgia, about getting stung by a honeybee, appearing in front of Congress at NASA's behest, and the ivory tower in science and academia. He was also a past AMS president and we talk about that leadership experience. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Ronelle Williams, Broadcast Meteorologist at KSNW-TV in Wichita, Kansas | ||
We talk to Ronelle Williams, a Broadcast Meteorologist at KSNW-TV, about why Walmart deserves credit while he was putting his first reel together, trading jokes with Al Roker, and being in the field during a hail storm. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Jason EmmanuelMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 03 Mar 2020 | Jeff Yuhas, K-12 science teacher at the Morristown-Beard School in Morristown, New Jersey | ||
We talk to Jeff Yuhas, a K-12 science teacher at the Morristown-Beard School, about a blizzard interrupting his childhood paper route, watching the clock tick backwards during his consulting career, and the advantages of teaching in either public or private schools. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Brandon M. CroseMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2019 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 17 Mar 2020 | Max Vido, Meteorologist at ACES Power in Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
We talk to Max Vido, a Meteorologist at ACES Power, about finding a niche in the energy and long range product line at Accuweather (his previous job), his beneficial mentoring experience with the Board of Private Sector Meteorologists at the AMS, and using climate studies and statistics while working with utility clients. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | COVID-19 Special Episode: Going Remote | ||
We talk to previous guests Elizabeth Austin, Albert Betancourt, Tony Praino, Max Vido, and Jeff Yuhas about working in weather during the pandemic. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | Tim Heller, Talent Coach and Media Weather Consultant at HellerWeather in Houston, Texas | ||
We talk to Tim Heller, a talent coach and media weather consultant at HellerWeather in Houston, Texas, about how broadcast meteorology has evolved during his 35 years in the studio, unusual college classes worth taking, navigating station contracts, and communicating the weather in the digital age. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Colleen Iversen, Senior Staff Scientist in the Environmental Sciences Division and in the Climate Change Science Institute at Oak Ridge National Laboratory | ||
We talk to Colleen Iversen, a Senior Staff Scientist in the Environmental Sciences Division and in the Climate Change Science Institute at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, about communicating science, devoting time to her family, having a natural curiosity for the world, asking new questions, finding answers through teamwork, and shaping a story. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | Randy Bass, Manager of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Weather Research Branch and AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist | 00:20:40 | |
We talk to Randy Bass, a Manager of the Federal Aviation Administration's Weather Research Branch and an AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist, about serving as an officer in the Air Force, close calls with tornadoes, transitioning a research capability into operations, and making your next flight as smooth and safe as possible. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Bernadette Woods Placky, Chief Meteorologist and Climate Matters Program Director at Climate Central in Princeton, New Jersey | 00:29:00 | |
We talk to Bernadette Woods Placky, Chief Meteorologist and Climate Matters Program Director at Climate Central, about transitioning out of broadcast television, how a minor in French eventually coincided with international work around the Paris Climate Change Agreement, mentors that built her climate IQ, and environmental takeaways from Dr. Seuss. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Brett Edwards, Meteorologist at AccuWeather in State College, Pennsylvania | 00:23:34 | |
We talk to Brett Edwards about his work as a Meteorologist at AccuWeather. We discuss the unrivaled importance of networking, the need for coding skills in the industry, his personal forecasting “wins,” avoiding burnout, and the collaborative science behind a forecast. Note: Brett is now a Meteorologist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Episode transcriptHosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | Sheila Steinberg, Professor of Social and Environmental Sciences and Faculty President at Brandman University in Irvine, California | 00:28:23 | |
We talk to Sheila Steinberg, Professor of Social and Environmental Sciences at Brandman University, about her field work in the Peace Corps, infusing mixed methods research into curriculum, working in an interdisciplinary environment, and the social component of science. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | Ryder Fox, Research Fellow in the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Program at the University of Miami and Consultant at Diversity Learning Solutions | 00:25:28 | |
We talk to Ryder Fox, Research Fellow in the DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Program at the University of Miami and Consultant at Diversity Learning Solutions, about their nontraditional background, their time-management superpower, the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy in the sciences, and working for an organization that shares your values. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | Azar Abadi, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska’s College of Public Health Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska | 00:28:31 | |
We talk to Azar Abadi, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska’s College of Public Health Medical Center, about how climate change is affecting people worldwide, the need for climate change expertise in many different sectors, and the challenge of communicating climate risks to rural communities in the United States. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Karthik Mukkavilli, Machine Learning Project Scientist in the U.S. Department of Energy's Exascale Initiative at the University of California | 00:28:47 | |
We talk to Karthik Mukkavilli, Machine Learning Project Scientist in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Exascale Initiative, about the next generation of computing, its transformative power, the emerging interdisciplinary space for machine learning and environmental science, and the cutting edge research taking place in industrial and tech labs. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 10 Nov 2020 | Rob Cifelli, Research Scientist and Lead of the Hydrometeorology Modeling and Applications Team at NOAA’s Physical Sciences Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado | 00:36:53 | |
We talk to Rob Cifelli, Research Scientist and Lead of the Hydrometeorology Modeling and Applications Team at NOAA’s Physical Sciences Laboratory, about the difficulty of long-term planning with a government budget, bipartisan support for a research agenda that involves crucial issues like flooding and drought, and bonding with a diverse array of scientists on field campaigns. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose AMS Career Resources: https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/Contact us: skypodcast (at) ametsoc.orgCopyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Melissa Huffman, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, Texas | 00:25:51 | |
We talk to Melissa Huffman, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, Texas about her experience with Hurricane Harvey and partnering with local emergency management, local government officials, broadcast meteorologists, and storm spotters to communicate weather risks. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/.Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org.Copyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 | Carl Schreck, Research Scholar, North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies at North Carolina State University in Asheville, North Carolina | 00:21:28 | |
We talk to Carl Schrek, a Research Scholar with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies at North Carolina State University, about experiencing the power of Hurricane Fran firsthand, how the extreme weather event led him into researching tropical meteorology, and the critical importance of math and computer programming skills in his field. Hosts: Kelly Savoie and Rex HornerMusic by Steve SavoieProduced by Brandon M. Crose Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/.Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org.Copyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 22 Dec 2020 | Don Berchoff, CEO at TruWeather Solutions in Reston, Virginia | 00:35:49 | |
We talk to Don Berchoff, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at TruWeather Solutions in Reston, Virginia, about flying reconnaissance missions in the Air Force, integrating weather data into operational decision-making, and why he decided to start his own company. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/. Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2020 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | Vanessa Alonso, Sunrise/Midday Meteorologist at WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi | 00:43:44 | |
We talk to Vanessa Alonso, the Sunrise/Midday Meteorologist at WCBI, about borrowing every book on weather from the library while in grade school, being the first student to graduate the University of Miami with a dual major in meteorology and broadcast journalism, job searching during a recession, and her success story achieving the CBM designation. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/. Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | Doug Hilderbrand, Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Lead at the National Weather Service in Silver Spring, Maryland | 00:40:46 | |
We talk to Doug Hilderbrand, Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Lead at the National Weather Service, about the reality working shifts on a 24/7 schedule, how the Southeast tornado outbreak in 2011 represented a crossroads for the weather enterprise, and how he has partnered with over 11,000 ambassadors as part of the Weather-Ready initiative. Engage with Weather-Ready Nation at https://www.weather.gov/wrn/. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web at https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/education-careers/careers/. Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest.Copyright © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Matt Fronzak, Weather Portfolio Advisor and Principal Aviation Systems Engineer at the MITRE Corporation in McLean, Virginia | 00:57:04 | |
We talk to Matt Fronzak, Weather Portfolio Advisor and Principal Aviation Systems Engineer at the MITRE Corporation, about working in baggage and cabin service for Delta Air Lines before becoming the first meteorologist hired from within the company, managing federally funded research and development centers, and communicating uncertainty. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Tanya Brown-Giammanco, Managing Director of Research at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety in Richburg, South Carolina | 00:49:32 | |
We talk to Tanya Brown-Giammanco, Managing Director of Research at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety about building the testing facility that she now operates, engaging with the major U.S. insurance companies that are investing in her research, and how to make hail in a lab. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 09 Mar 2021 | Jeff Strong, Research Scientist at AIR Worldwide in Boston, Massachusetts | 00:25:54 | |
We talk to Jeff Strong, Research Scientist at AIR Worldwide about moving from academia into the private sector, translating high level science to a wide range of stakeholders, and driving across the country for a post-doctoral job at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | Tom Kilpatrick, Oceanographer at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in Sterling, Virginia | 00:42:29 | |
We talk to Tom Kilpatrick, Oceanographer at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, about the competitiveness of tenure track faculty positions, the challenges of being a student athlete while studying engineering and applied mathematics, and how a love for surfing inspired him to learn more about the ocean. See also Deep Learning with Python by François Chollet and Tom's personal website. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Javier Fochesatto, Professor and Chair of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks | 00:41:19 | |
We talk to Javier Fochesatto, Professor and Chair of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, about how there is no use for a great scientific idea if it cannot be expressed, why he encourages students to gain a more diverse experience abroad, and being deployed into grizzly country on a glacier. Javier is also the co-chief editor of the Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology (JTECH), published by the AMS. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Meredith Garofalo, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at WeatherNation in Centennial, Colorado | 00:36:54 | |
We talk to Meredith Garofalo, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at WeatherNation, about the value of working in all areas of the newsroom, flying alongside a satellite on the military's largest transport plane, and what she hopes to accomplish as the chair of the AMS Station Scientist Committee. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 11 May 2021 | Special Episode: AMS Early Career Leadership Academy | 00:44:58 | |
Let's be clear about leadership: it's not just about being a manager. We talk to Becky DePodwin, Leyon Greene, and Matt Lacke about being co-chairs of the Early Career Leadership Academy, its inception, and how you can find your own personal definition of leadership if you apply! Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 25 May 2021 | Sarav Arunachalam, Deputy Director at the Institute for the Environment at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 00:30:27 | |
We talk to Sarav Arunachalam, Deputy Director at the Institute for the Environment and Acting Director for the Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about about his early work in applied research and public policy, how his university fostered on-the-ground connections with the surrounding community, and ensuring that air pollution isn't invisible to the public. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | Paul Pisano, Consultant in the Transportation Operations Sector, in Arlington, Virginia | 00:30:22 | |
We talk to Paul Pisano, a consultant in the transportation operations sector, about the merits of his time as a civil servant, applying technology to transportation challenges, and how public safety and mobility will always involve the weather. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | Michelle Hawkins, Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Services Branch Chief at the National Weather Service in Silver Spring, Maryland | 00:21:19 | |
We talk to Michelle Hawkins, Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Services Branch Chief at the National Weather Service, about how a supervisory position allows her to set up others for success in their careers, why diversity can help individuals and organizations reach their full potential, and how social science expertise can aid the NWS mission. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 13 Jul 2021 | David Curtis, Senior Vice President of WEST Consultants in Folsom, California | 00:28:13 | |
We talk to David Curtis, Senior Vice President of WEST Consultants, about realizing the potential of automated flood warning systems in his career, finding the next generation of skilled communicators in his field, and how a grounding in math and physics has allowed him to enter markets that didn't exist when he earned his bachelor's degree. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Kelsey Doerksen, Space Systems Engineer and Satellite Operator at Planet in San Francisco, California | 00:36:54 | |
We talk to Kelsey Doerksen, Space Systems Engineer and Satellite Operator at Planet, about building a Mars Rover with her college classmates, how to keep a fleet of satellites healthy, safe, and productive with the help of automation, and her ultimate goal of becoming an astronaut. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | Jan Dutton, CEO of Prescient Weather in State College, Pennsylvania | 00:36:59 | |
We talk to Jan Dutton, CEO of Prescient Weather, about pursuing an MBA to boost his standing in the private sector, the different weather markets and products he has been involved with, and how his company uses science to create value for its customers. Learn more about Jan's work at https://www.prescientweather.com, http://www.cropprophet.com, and https://www.worldclimateservice.com. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Irene Sans, Editorial Manager and Meteorologist at Weather & Radar in Miami, Florida | 00:45:44 | |
We talk to Irene Sans, Editorial Manager and Meteorologist at Weather & Radar, about her early behind-the-scenes experience in emergency management, the importance of mentorship and continual learning, and how she advocates for bilingual weather information in Spanish communities. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | JP Kalb, Weather Observer at San Jose Airport Weather Station in Cupertino, California | 00:20:59 | |
We talk to JP Kalb, a Weather Observer at San Jose Airport Weather Station, about how his position helped inspire his thesis, creating a vlog to highlight aspects of his life as an autistic meteorologist, and how he built connections with fellow students at the AMS chapter at his university. Check out JP's YouTube channel on "Weathering the Autism Storm." Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | Jake Carstens, Graduate Research Assistant at Florida State University in Tallahassee | 88:34:32 | |
We talk to Jake Carstens, a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida State University in Tallahassee about the factors to consider when pursuing graduate school, the rewarding experience of teaching a class and fostering community, and the benefits (plus the pitfalls) of programming. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | Kerrin Jeromin, Meteorologist and Communications Strategist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado | 00:33:15 | |
We talk to Kerrin Jeromin, a Meteorologist and Communications Strategist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory about how her passion for performance led her to broadcast meteorology, purposefully choosing internships outside of her focus, and crafting an educational product that is interesting and exciting. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 | Kandis Boyd, Deputy Division Director at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia | 00:37:33 | |
We talk to Kandis Boyd, a Deputy Division Director at the National Science Foundation about her extensive experience in the government sector, her strong belief in mentoring, and how she's developed her skillset in project management. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society. | |||
| 09 Nov 2021 | Isha Renta, Management and Program Analyst, Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at NOAA in Washington, DC | 00:40:21 | |
We talk to Isha Renta, a Management and Program Analyst in the office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at NOAA about adapting to a military mindset while working in the Navy, using a logic model to share NOAA's science successes, and how founding a nonprofit helped prepare her for leadership. Isha is also the director and founder of Semilla Cultural, an organization that teaches, performs, and educates with Puerto Rican music and dance. Check out the children's book Who Is a Scientist? by Laura Gehl featuring Isha's career. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Morgan Yarker, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Founder and Owner of Yarker Consulting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 00:42:28 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | Brad Johnson, Assistant Professor in Geography at Florida State University in Tallahassee | 00:49:21 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Larry Gloeckler, Principal Data Engineer at the Demex Group in Washington, DC | 00:35:30 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 © 2021 American Meteorological Society | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | Rosimar Rios-Berrios, Research Meteorologist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado | 00:35:07 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | Steven Glazier, Lead Meteorologist at WeatherNation in Denver, Colorado | 00:44:28 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region at NOAA’s National Centers For Environmental Information in Kansas City, Missouri | 00:46:22 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Alice DuVivier, Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado | 00:34:33 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Gina Eosco, Social Science Program Manager at the Weather Program Office within NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, Maryland | 01:10:21 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Lessons in Storm Chasing with Jana Houser and Robin Tanamachi | 00:32:10 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | 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 | 00:27:55 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Ayesha Davis, Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado | 00:29:03 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 10 May 2022 | Kevin Petty, Vice-President of Weather and Earth Intelligence at Spire in Boulder, Colorado | 00:31:43 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Nicole Casamassina, Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center in Peachtree City, Georgia | 00:44:27 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather, in Santa Monica, California | 00:37:23 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Kristie Ebi, Professor at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the University of Washington in Seattle | 00:32:50 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Violeta Yas, Meteorologist for NBC New York at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City | 00:50:18 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | William Turner IV, PhD Student in Atmospheric Science at University of California, Davis | 00:43:31 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose 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 | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | Becky DePodwin, Senior Consultant at Guidehouse | 00:38:28 | |
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. Hosted by Rex Horner 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 | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | Mariama Feaster, Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Alabama in Huntsville | 00:28:33 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | Kelly Núñez Ocasio, ASP Postdoctoral Fellow at the Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology Laboratory at NCAR | 00:27:08 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | Matthew Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Severe Storms Laboratory | 00:52:40 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Kayla Hudson, Meteorology Graduate of Jackson State University | 00:20:32 | |
We talk to Kayla Hudson about Black pioneers in meteorology, reframing your mindset as a student, and the benefits of diverse internships. 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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Allison LaFleur, Consultant at RoVolus, LLC | 00:25:33 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | Andrew Markowitz, Meteorologist at Xcel Energy | 00:37:31 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | DaNa Carlis, Director of NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory | 00:41:44 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | Jason Samenow, Weather Editor and Chief Meteorologist at The Washington Post | 00:47:19 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent at ABC News | 00:56:21 | |
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.
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| 12 Mar 2024 | Jan Null, Forensic Meteorologist and Certified Consulting Meteorologist at Golden Gate Weather Services | 00:35:35 | |
We talk to Jan Null about the importance of integrity, giving back to your community, and staying connected with a variety of experts.
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| 16 Apr 2024 | Bill Sjoberg, Consultant with Leverage Information Technology | 00:27:36 | |
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.
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| 14 May 2024 | Kim Klockow McClain, UCAR Senior Social Scientist Supporting the National Weather Service | 00:30:45 | |
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.
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| 11 Jun 2024 | Max Thompson, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Lead Meteorologist at Duke Energy | 00:42:51 | |
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.
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| 16 Jul 2024 | Brandon Katz, Executive Vice President, Strategy at KatRisk | 00:33:05 | |
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.
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| 13 Aug 2024 | Stephanie Herring, Chief of the Geophysical Science Branch at NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information | 00:38:04 | |
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.
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| 17 Sep 2024 | Cliff Jacobs, owner of Clifford A. Jacobs Consulting | 00:38:31 | |
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: Travelers Research Center Paper Experience with the U.S. Antarctic Program
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| 15 Oct 2024 | Justin Pullin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Weather Service | 00:50:19 | |
We talk to Justin Pullin about Project Hailstone, the AMS Board for Early Career Professionals, and the importance of networking for career development.
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Pam Knox, Director of the UGA Weather Network and Agricultural Climatologist | 00:50:42 | |
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.
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| 17 Dec 2024 | Gabby Brown, President of the Board of Directors at The Climate Consensus | 00:36:11 | |
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.
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Ashley Orehek-Rossi, STEM Librarian at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY | 00:31:44 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Alec Kownacki, Meteorologist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy | 00:32:33 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | Alicia Wasula, President of STM Weather | 00:23:13 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Maureen McCann, Weekday Morning Meteorologist at Spectrum News 13 in Orlando | 00:38:08 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 16 May 2023 | Melissa Burt, Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Colorado State University | 00:24:59 | |
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. 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 | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Maria Molina, Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland | 00:37:34 | |
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. 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 | |||