Professional Development

Catalog description

Geared towards rising juniors and seniors, this one-credit course will offer practical advice and ample opportunities for reflection about one's future career within Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. The course will help to develop you professionally for a career in the atmospheric sciences and help to put you in the best possible position for your next step after graduation, be it a job or graduate school. You will develop a better understanding of the range of diversities and commonalities in the atmospheric sciences, the value of improving presentation and writing skills, the importance of developing professional references and networks, and strategies for applying to graduate schools and searching for a job. There will be guest speakers, including alumni and university staff whose participation will enhance the value of the class.