Atmospheric scientists are a specialized type of meteorologist. They study weather, climate, and composition of the atmosphere, and conduct research studies, modeling, and forecasting.
Atmospheric Scientist
Atmospheric Scientist
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Welcome to your first day on the job! Check out this video to see a day in the life of an Atmospheric Scientist.
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Learn about the types of data atmospheric scientists study by making your own thunderstorm! Here’s what to do:
STEP 1: Open https://scied.ucar.edu/interactive/make-thunderstorm
STEP 2: Follow the steps to experiment! Try adjusting temperature, humidity, and wind to see how these factors affect thunderstorm development. Make observations and take notes as you go.
STEP 3: Now the challenge. Imagine you are an atmospheric scientist, and your six year old daughter just asked you how thunderstorms happen. How would you explain this to a young child? Write a short explanation, simple story, or poem to explain how thunderstorms form. Incorporating the scientific knowledge you gained in the game, but make sure a six year old can understand it!
STEP 4: Share your answer in the Student Showcase to build your resume as an Atmospheric Scientist!