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Meteorologist

  1. What is a meteorologist?
  2. If I want to study or have a career in meteorology?, what
    classes should I take in middle or high school?
  3. At the university level, what courses should I take?
  4. What are the educational requirements for becoming
    a professional meteorologist?
  5. Where do meteorologists work?
  6. How much is a meteorologist paid?
  7. Where can I find more information on meteorology??

What is a meteorologist?

A meteorologist setting up equipment.

© NOAA

A meteorologist setting up equipment.

Have you ever tried to predict the weather? Meteorologists do just that, using science, special instruments and computer models to study and forecast the weather. Remember the last hurricane season? Meteorologists' predictions and storm-tracking helped save both lives and property. You might have seen meteorologists on television or heard them on the radio, but not all meteorologists are in broadcasting. Most work for government agencies, private companies or non-profit institutions.

 

 

NRCS workers inventory plant and soils on Alaska Native lands. ©  NRCS Image courtesy of the Earth Science World Image Bank photo id: hkeb7a

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