Information and Resources for Students
Become a Student Member of AMS! Did you know that...?
- AMS Student Membership is open to any student – graduate or undergraduate – enrolled at least half-time at a college or university?
- Student Members may purchase journals, books, and CD-ROMs at a substantial savings and subscribe to Weatherwise magazine at a 20% discount?
- Student Members can register for AMS conferences and workshops at a reduced rate, apply for scholarships, fellowships and travel grants, and enjoy free access to online career information?
- Student Members can enjoy all the benefits of membership for just $20 per year?
Apply online or download an application today!
AMS Scholarships and Fellowships
The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships with the support of its members, corporations, and government agencies nationwide. The fellowships and scholarships help further the education of outstanding graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a career in the atmospheric and related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Deadline 5 February 2010 2010/2011
Applications and Information
MYCamp
MYCamp which takes place in Finland, June 6-13, 2010 is in conjunction with the Millennium Technology Prize. MYCamp is targeted at young people (16-19 years) from all parts of the world whose interests lie in mathematics, the natural sciences, information technology and other technologies. Deadline 30 November 2009 more information
AMS Education Program Student Intern Position
American
Meteorological Society Education Program, Washington,
DC.
Student intern position.
Salary
$8-$10/hour based on qualifications.
Seeking a junior, senior or
masters student
studying meteorology, hydrology, oceanography or related environmental
science.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use
MS
Office computer software required. Proof reading, editing skill and
experience
with graphics software and social networking would be a plus. Must be available to work two 7.5 hour days
per week.
Send a letter of interest and
resume to James Brey, Ph.D., Director, AMS Education Program, 1120 G Street, NW, Suite 800,
Washington, DC
20005.
Phone (202) 737-1043. Fax (202) 737-0445.
E-Mail: brey@ametsoc.org
Annual Meeting Student Assistant Program
Open to AMS undergraduate student members only
The Student Assistant Program provides partial travel support to students willing to assist AMS staff in administering the annual meeting. Student assistants help with various tasks, including meeting registration, book/retail exhibit, committee meetings, and audio visual requirements. Students must secure their own travel arrangements to and from the annual meeting site. AMS will not cover travel cost. Deadline is 16 October 2009.
AMS Weather Education Resources
The AMS Weather Education Resource Page is the place where information is found or can be located that provides weather and weather education information for students, parents, teachers and the general public. Locate the topic you wish to explore and click on the underlined site address appearing with the topic. If you wish to return frequently to this site in the future, be sure to add the address to your bookmark or favorite place list.
The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award in Meteorology
The Father James B. Macelwane Annual Award was established by the American Meteorological Society to honor the late Rev. James B. Macelwane, S.J., a world‑renowned authority of seismology, who was a geophysicist and Dean of the Institute of Technology, Saint Louis University, until his death in 1956. The recipient of the Father James B. Macelwane award will receive a stipend of $1000 supported by member donations to the AMS 21st Century Campaign. Deadline has passed
Student Travel Grants
No additional grants are available for 2009, including for Annual
Travel grants are available for senior undergraduate and graduate students to attend AMS meetings held in the U.S. or Canada. AMS recognizes the considerable benefit that students can gain from attending conferences even if they are not presenting a paper there. AMS wants to encourage interactions between students and other conference attendees. To this end, travel grants will be awarded to a student who is not presenting a paper at the conference.
Colleges and Universities
Our listing of colleges and universities that offer degree programs in
the atmospheric, oceanic, hydrologic, and related sciences will help you
find the perfect school for your academic goals.
Career Center: All About Careers in the Atmospheric and Related Sciences
So you are considering a degree in meteorology or you are not sure what career path to pursue but you have a strong interest in sciences. The following career guide will give you a broad overview of the exciting field atmospheric and related sciences.
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