TAMU Atmospheric Sciences

The fourth post in our six part series of Undergraduate Opportunities in TAMU ATMO highlights SEA-Met, our yearly study abroad program ✈️! SEA-Met is a professor-led study abroad for our meteorology students, lasting two weeks every May after the spring semester ends. Our students have had the opportunity to study meteorology in collaboration with many different programs in Barbados 🇧🇧, Australia 🇦🇺, Germany 🇩🇪, and many more! 🌎

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Now that you’ve met some of the department’s graduating seniors, it’s time to introduce you to the members of our social media team who will be graduating! 🎓🎉

Kenzie Allen, Evan Lopez, and Camrynne Ellis have been one of the many hard-working students behind our account, and we are so sad to see them go. We wish them all the best in their future careers. Thanks and Gig ‘Em!

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✨📄 New publication spotlight 📄✨

Dr. Kelly Núñez Ocasio and collaborators have published the first comprehensive paper on African Easterly Waves (AEWs) in the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences!

This work goes over decades of research to better understand how these waves form, evolve, and influence rainfall and tropical cyclone development. Check it out and learn more about one of the atmosphere’s most impactful tropical systems! 🌍

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In case of severe weather, here at the Oceanography and Meteorology Building, we know to go down to the basement. This is our safe place, do you know yours?

The second post in our six part series of Undergraduate Opportunities in TAMU ATMO highlights Texas Aggie Storm Chasers (TASC)! TASC is the only student-led, professor-overseen storm chasing organization in the country ⚡🌧️. When severe weather impacts Texas during the school year, you’ll often see our chasers out observing the phenomena they study in the classroom! 🌪️⛈️

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Trying to see the eclipse tomorrow morning? We have all the info you need to prepare… including the weather forecast 😬 Unfortunately, it’s looking like sky coverage will be at its maximum just before sunrise, with patchy fog likely as well. If you happen to be awake just before sunrise, try stepping out and taking a look at the western sky! 🌕

We’re officially one week away from Aggieland Saturday! 🎉 In case you were wondering about the opportunities available for meteorology and atmospheric science students, here’s a little sneak peek…

At Texas A&M University, students have easy access to hands-on research, student organizations, professional connections, and real-world experiences that help build strong resumes and prepare students for careers in weather, climate, research, and more! 🌎🌦️

Visit us during Aggieland Saturday to learn more about the Atmospheric Sciences program, meet current students, and see what life as an Aggie meteorologist is all about! 👍

🔗 Don’t forget to register, we can’t wait to see y’all!