What are the career prospects for atmospheric science and ocean science graduates?
Name withheld Atmospheric scientists who forecast the weather, known professionally as operational meteorologists, are the largest group of specialists. They study information on air pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind velocity; and they apply physical and mathematical relationships to make short-range and long-range weather forecasts. Some atmospheric scientists work in research. As an atmospheric scientist you can join government research laboratories to study the interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans, polar ice caps, and the flora and fauna. Prospective meteorologists seeking opportunities at weather consulting firms should possess knowledge of business, statistics, and economics, as an increasing emphasis is being placed on long-range seasonal forecasting to assist businesses. During the initial stages atmospheric scientists often do routine data collection, computation, or analysis, and some basic forecasting. Entry-level operational meteorologists on completing
