World-class learning and discovery
World-class research
A fundamental mission of the University of Illinois Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students through direct participation in the advancement of our scientific understanding of the atmosphere.
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Do you want to understand the power of mother nature?
Our students get hands-on experience observing and modeling our earth system. Students in our department fly in research aircraft alongside severe thunderstorms, use our Doppler on Wheels radars and other instrumentation to investigate the structure of weather systems and simulate the atmosphere using cutting-edge models that will lead to future breakthroughs in our science.
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The forefront of research and education
Students in our graduate program undertake research that pushes the boundaries of our sciences, whether it be the latest in computer modeling or discovering new phenomena in the field. With a graduate degree in atmospheric sciences, students pursue various careers, including careers in national labs, academia, private industry, and more!
Hilary Minor
What have you been up to since your time at DAS? After graduating, I moved to California and joined Sonoma Technology, Inc. as an Atmospheric Scientist. I forecast air quality and research the impacts of poor air quality on public health. I enjoy working on all phases of these projects, including planning the study, being in the field, validating and interpreting the collected data, and producing the final report. Outside of STI, you can find me cycling, running, and hiking amid the beautiful scenery of Sonoma County. How have you benefited from your degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the...