The members of the Weather and Climate Communication Group (WCCG) are actively involved in teaching undergraduate synoptic meteorology and forecasting courses (Meteo 411, 413, 415, 416) and an applied climatology class (Meteo 486) along with courses that primarily focus on improving the presentation and communication of weather and climate information to the public (Meteo 481, 482, 483). Members of the WCCG are also involved in teaching general education courses (Meteo 1N, Meteo 3, Meteo 5) and introductory meteorology for golf course turfgrass management (Meteo 901A). Students can also earn Independent Study credit (Meteo 496) for their help with Weather World (by producing features, hosting, and/or forecasting).
During the summer, the group sponsors two week-long resident Weather Camps for students in grades 8-10 and grades 11-12. Some summers, the WCCG may host a Teacher’s Camp that provides high school instructors with lessons on the various subjects in weather or a Road Scholar program for senior learners.
In addition, the Weather and Climate Communications Group frequently gives presentations to groups and provides academic support and advising prospective students. The group also works closely to support the Campus Weather Service and its many operational learning opportunities. In addition, the WCCG facilitates students' internships with public and private weather forecasting organizations, local television stations, as well as national networks, and educational institutions.
