Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond

We talk to Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather, about his roles in academia, finance, and as an entrepreneur, his love for the outdoors, and how he uses embedded fintech in the e-commerce sector to mitigate weather risk for consumers. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and performed by St...

We talk to Nicole Casamassina, Hydrologist at the National Weather Service Southeast River Forecast Center about her eight grade speech on going green, how she created connections outside of meteorology at the USGS, and how GIS became essential to her work. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and performe...

We talk to Kevin Petty, the Vice-President of Weather and Earth Intelligence at Spire about his interest in mathematics and secondary education, how teaching physical geography led him into weather, and how he developed business and technology strategies in the private sector. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music c...

We talk to Ayesha Davis, a Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado about being a full-time graduate student while working in forecasting operations, the unique weather in Colorado, and why you shouldn't ever doubt yourself. You can reach out to Ayesha on Twitter at @Ayesha_NW. She is also the Chair-elect of the AMS Board on Representation, Accessibility, Inclusion, and D...

We talk to Alyssa Bates, Research Associate at the University of Oklahoma's Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations and NWS Warning Decision Training Division about blending theoretical and operational meteorology, her passion for severe weather, and bridging the gap between research and operations. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie P...

We talk to Jana Houser, Associate Professor at Ohio University, and Robin Tanamachi, Assistant Professor at Purdue University, about their love of tornados, a respect for nature, and the distinction between research and thrill seeking in storm chasing. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and performed by...

We talk to Gino Eosco, the Social Science Program Manager at the Weather Program Office within NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in Silver Spring, Maryland about the relationship between physical science, technology, and social science, what it means to "empower a protective response," and overcoming obstacles throughout her career. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly...

We talk to Alice DuVivier, Project Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) about using Alan Alda's improv philosophy to improve her public speaking, how polar meteorologists study some of the most extreme weather conditions, and the bottom line of why people become scientists. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by P...

We talk to Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the Central Region at NOAA’s National Centers For Environmental Information in Kansas City, Missouri, about how to inform local and regional decision making, how severe flooding led to a webinar series on climate risks, and trust-building with tribal communities. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Cro...

We talk to Steven Glazier, a Lead Meteorologist at WeatherNation, about how drag racing with his father sparked his interest in weather, why he loves working in a weather geek environment, and communicating the impacts of Hurricane Irene while at a local TV station in Vermont. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music c...

We talk to Rosimar Rios-Berrios, a Research Meteorologist at NCAR, about her personal connection to hurricane research from growing up in Puerto Rico, why she enjoys public speaking, and how she uses a bullet journal to stay focused on her work. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and performed by Steve S...

We talk to Larry Gloeckler, a Principal Data Engineer at the Demex Group about consulting for the energy and commodities sector, performing risk analysis for supply chains, and how machine learning is a highly sought after skill in the weather industry and beyond. Learn more about the upcoming "Machine Learning for Environmental Science Problems" short course from AMS at ametsoc.org/ShortCoursesPy...

We talk to Dr. Brad Johnson, an Assistant Professor in Geography at Florida State University about his early work in interagency coordination, his transition to academia, the roles of research, teaching, and service in his professorship, and how the pandemic has normalized the access of professors to their students. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Cr...

We talk to Morgan Yarker, a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Founder and Owner of Yarker Consulting about being an expert witness in a courtroom, the credibility and community she gained by earning her CCM credential, and looking toward her peers as mentors. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and p...

We talk to Isha Renta, a Management and Program Analyst in the office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at NOAA about adapting to a military mindset while working in the Navy, using a logic model to share NOAA's science successes, and how founding a nonprofit helped prepare her for leadership. Isha is also the director and founder of Semilla Cultural , an organization that teaches, performs, and...

We talk to Kandis Boyd, a Deputy Division Director at the National Science Foundation about her extensive experience in the government sector, her strong belief in mentoring, and how she's developed her skillset in project management. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit...

We talk to Kerrin Jeromin, a Meteorologist and Communications Strategist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory about how her passion for performance led her to broadcast meteorology, purposefully choosing internships outside of her focus, and crafting an educational product that is interesting and exciting. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose...

We talk to Jake Carstens, a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida State University in Tallahassee about the factors to consider when pursuing graduate school, the rewarding experience of teaching a class and fostering community, and the benefits (plus the pitfalls) of programming. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie Produced by Brandon M. Crose Edited by Peter Trepke Theme mu...

We talk to JP Kalb, a Weather Observer at San Jose Airport Weather Station, about how his position helped inspire his thesis, creating a vlog to highlight aspects of his life as an autistic meteorologist, and how he built connections with fellow students at the AMS chapter at his university. Check out JP's YouTube channel on " Weathering the Autism Storm ." Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner...

We talk to Irene Sans, Editorial Manager and Meteorologist at Weather & Radar, about her early behind-the-scenes experience in emergency management, the importance of mentorship and continual learning, and how she advocates for bilingual weather information in Spanish communities. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme mu...

We talk to Jan Dutton, CEO of Prescient Weather, about pursuing an MBA to boost his standing in the private sector, the different weather markets and products he has been involved with, and how his company uses science to create value for its customers. Learn more about Jan's work at https://www.prescientweather.com ,  http://www.cropprophet.com , and  https://www.worldclimateservice.com . Episode...

We talk to Kelsey Doerksen, Space Systems Engineer and Satellite Operator at Planet, about building a Mars Rover with her college classmates, how to keep a fleet of satellites healthy, safe, and productive with the help of automation, and her ultimate goal of becoming an astronaut. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music...

We talk to David Curtis, Senior Vice President of WEST Consultants, about realizing the potential of automated flood warning systems in his career, finding the next generation of skilled communicators in his field, and how a grounding in math and physics has allowed him to enter markets that didn't exist when he earned his bachelor's degree. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly Savoie...

We talk to Michelle Hawkins, Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Services Branch Chief at the National Weather Service, about how a supervisory position allows her to set up others for success in their careers, why diversity can help individuals and organizations reach their full potential, and how social science expertise can aid the NWS mission. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and K...

We talk to Paul Pisano, a consultant in the transportation operations sector, about the merits of his time as a civil servant, applying technology to transportation challenges, and how public safety and mobility will always involve the weather. Episode transcript Hosted by Rex Horner and Kelly SavoieProduced by Brandon M. CroseEdited by Peter TrepkeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoi...