Opportunities for Educational Enhancement

Learning possibilities for Atmospheric Sciences majors don't end in the classroom. Each week there are several seminars or talks on a variety of topics, and undergraduates are welcome to attend all. Some opportunities include:

Department Seminars and Colloquia. Each week there is a department colloquium, generally on a topic of general interest. Prior to the colloquium, refreshments are served and students and faculty gather in an informal setting. In addition, there are a number of weekly seminars with a more specialized focus.
Weekly weather discussion. Every Tuesday at 12:30 PM a member of the department gives a weather discussion on current conditions or on a topic of individual choice.
Northwest Weather Workshop. Each year the UW cosponsors a gathering of approximately 150 regional meteorologists on the latest advances in Northwest meteorology and weather forecasting. The first day of the meeting generally has a theme, such as aviation or hydrometeorology.
Student AMS Chapter. Majors in the department regularly meet as a student chapter of the American Meteorological Society.
Puget Sound AMS Chapter. Monthly meetings, including a talk and refreshments, of the Puget Sound Chapter of the American Meteorological Society are popular with students.
Participation in Annual Department Forecast Contest. Prizes are awarded.

NWS
Seattle NWS Forecast Office where many UW Atmospheric
undergraduates take advantage of internship opportunities