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HS student with lifelong interest in atmospheric science/meteorogy. Any recommendations of a university in Northeast US with strong program. Interested in research/forecasting. Thanks for any help.

By Obh100 (Obh100) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 12:25 am: Edit

Cornell or Penn State are your two best bets with Meteo...

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 11:00 am: Edit

The University of Oklahoma has one of the best meteorology departments in the country. Not quite in the Northeast, of course. Agree with previous poster's suggestions of Cornell or Penn State but can't hurt to also look at the University of Oklahoma's programs for comparison.

By Momof2 (Momof2) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 11:02 am: Edit

We see their storm-chasers out every year about this time - great location for that, at least.

By Sopranosmom (Sopranosmom) on Tuesday, June 03, 2003 - 04:13 pm: Edit

pennstate, pennstate, pennstate -- go to weather.com and look at the bios of the meteorologists there - you might turn up some other programs but PSU leads the pack!

By Bent111 (Bent111) on Thursday, June 05, 2003 - 08:01 am: Edit

thanks for your input

By Meteoguy04 (Meteoguy04) on Monday, June 30, 2003 - 12:08 pm: Edit

Hi,

Sorry for coming across this thread so late. If your still looking I have several recommendations.

I know you mentioned Northeast specifically... But I will list the top ones so you can keep your options open.

OU School of Meteorology: #1 for Severe Storms Research. They have won the last several years in the national collegiate forecasting contest. Best Internship opportunities for Undergrads. Frequent spots at NSSL, SPC, NWS, CIMMS, OCS, CAPS, as well as some other private sector companies such as WDT (www.wdtinc.com). A Met student here, told me a professor told him "its not what you know, but who you know" that will land you your first job. Meteorology is a very competitive field. So if you want to make it you have to get your name around.

Penn State: Great for General Forecasting

FSU/Miami: Tropical Meteorology Programs are excellent

Wisconsin-Madison: Great for Satellite Meteorology.

Colorado State: Nice Program as well!

For a Complete List: http://www.theweatherprediction.com/wxschools/index.html

I'm planning on attending OU upon graduation. Also OU has graduated students who later became directors of the NHC (National Hurricane Center), and NWS (National Weather Service). Also Produced a Space Shuttle Astronaut. I can go on and on but I've made my point.

As for Weather.com, talk to meteorologists in the field. Those who know a thing or two about weather, and the forecasting process look at that channel as a comedy act. There are a few really good meteos there but nothing all that special.

If your looking at schools just in the Northeast, then go with Penn State. Haven't heard too much about Cornell's program and only know of one graduate from there.

Good Luck in which ever school you choose!

By Kim364 (Kim364) on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 03:43 pm: Edit

Cornell's meteorology program is alot smaller than Penn State's, but that's what I love about it. Altogether in my grade (sophomore class) there's 18 of us, and altogether in all 4 years there's about 55. We all know each other, it's really great. The classes and professors are interesting. We go out storm chasing, have bowling nights, play on an intramural softball team, party together, record the local forecast on the Cornell Weatherphone...we have the most fun of any department on campus!