Being a student in the School of Meteorology is more than learning in a building shared with field-leading state and federal agencies; it is more than learning from some of the most respected professors in the discipline; it's the beginning of a journey to a degree that is highly valued from the academic world to the private sector.
OU ranks #1 nationally in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science research expenditures (out of more than 400 institutions)
The only Meteorology/Atmospheric Science program within a National Weather Center that also houses state and federal partners
Second in number of meteorology/atmospheric science bachelor degrees awarded nationwide
Second in number of meteorology/atmospheric science graduate (master+PhD) degrees awarded nationwide
The Consortium for Advanced Data Assimilation Research and Education (CADRE), funded by NOAA, is revolutionizing weather forecasting through cutting-edge data assimilation research and workforce development. By integrating observations with numerical models, CADRE provides an evolving picture of the Earth system, crucial for accurate weather and climate predictions. This $6.6 million initiative, led by the University of Oklahoma and involving six universities, aims to enhance NOAA's numerical weather prediction systems, improving the accuracy of extreme weather forecasts and climate response strategies. CADRE's innovative approach leverages artificial intelligence, new observation platforms, and advanced mathematics to push the boundaries of data assimilation science.
A program focused on key storm systems, known as atmospheric rivers, that provides students with hands-on research experience, launched its second season in January. Faculty and students from the University of Oklahoma participated.
The University of Oklahoma honored the legacy of the late Berrien Moore III, who served as dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and director of the National Weather Center from 2010 until his passing in December 2024, with a dedication ceremony for the Oklahoma Weather Lab (OWL) broadcast space at the National Weather Center.
Scott Salesky, a researcher with the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to study how clouds above the sea surface are created and changed by factors such as airborne particles and atmospheric instability.
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