Careers like being a meteorologist?

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The discussion centers around careers related to meteorology, exploring various job opportunities, educational backgrounds, and fields of study associated with meteorological sciences. Participants share insights on related professions and the skills required for these roles.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention jobs in government and consultancy that involve advising on air pollution issues, requiring knowledge of weather patterns and atmospheric chemistry.
  • There is a query about the academic major associated with meteorology, with responses suggesting it falls under physical sciences or atmospheric studies.
  • One participant notes that meteorologists often come from backgrounds in mathematics, computer modeling, atmospheric chemistry, or geography, highlighting the employability of those with knowledge in chemistry.
  • Another participant suggests that atmospheric scientists may be increasingly involved in determining optimal locations for renewable energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels.
  • A participant seeks clarification on applied science jobs that utilize mathematics or statistics but do not necessarily relate to weather.
  • There is a humorous remark about the perception of economists in relation to meteorologists, indicating a light-hearted take on job reliability in these fields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of perspectives on related careers and educational paths, with no clear consensus on a singular career path or major associated with meteorology. Multiple competing views on the applicability of skills and job roles remain evident.

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Some responses indicate a lack of clarity regarding the specific academic categorization of meteorology, and there are varying opinions on the skills and backgrounds that lead to employment in related fields.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing careers in meteorology or related fields, students exploring academic options, and professionals considering a shift into atmospheric sciences or environmental consultancy may find this discussion relevant.

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What are some careers similar to this profession?
 
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There are a lot of jobs, both government and consultancy, advising on air polution issues for planning and permitting of plants, new roads, housing devlopment etc.

These require a knowledge of weather patterns, atmospheric chemistry, meteorological effects, modelling etc.
 
What major does meteorology fall under? I don't remember seeing it anywhere for my college's course catalog.
 
Defennder said:
What major does meteorology fall under? I don't remember seeing it anywhere for my college's course catalog.

physical science
 
Atmospheric studies?
 
Defennder said:
What major does meteorology fall under? I don't remember seeing it anywhere for my college's course catalog.

Where I used to go to school (UW-Madison), they had a Meteorology Dept., which I think now has been renamed as the http://www.meteor.wisc.edu/" . The link, though, still has "meteor" name in the url.

Zz.
 
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It varies, people generally come from a background in either maths/computer modelling, atmospheric chemistry or geography.
Meteorologists with a knowledge of chemstry, especially pollution / organic chemistry are highly employable!
 
I imagine with the growing popularity of wind turbines and solar panels, Atmospheric Scientists are being used to determine optimal locations as well.
 
I meant a job that's applied like meteorology in a science area that uses lots of maths or stats.

It doesn't have to do with the weather.
 
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Or did you mean a job where you could be wrong more often than not and still keep your job?
 
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There's an old joke which goes "Economists are there to make weathermen look good."
 

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