Supplement your major with an understanding of the atmosphere and awareness of the societal impacts of natural hazards and climate change. The certificate is designed for students seeking employment as climatologists, broadcast meteorologists, water district managers, those interested in environmental issues, to prepare for graduate studies, or those who just love the weather.
Working knowledge of atmospheric processes across multiple spatial and temporal scales is essential for effective research across many disciplines. These courses emphasize an understanding of the atmosphere through visualization of data to aid students whose research involves meteorology or climatology.
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Qualifies for the Certificate in Meteorology and Climatology Learn the science behind climate change Analyze data for past/future climates and extreme events Create a video about climate change
University of Florida senior and undergraduate research assistant Alex DesRosiers worked a research based summer internship with NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters. The internship was based out of MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa where he worked under meteorologist and flight director Ian Sears. Alex’s internship was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Dr. Corene Matyas […]
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Learn the science behind climate change Analyze data for past/future climates and extreme events Create a video about climate change Qualifies for the Certificate in Meteorology and Climatology Good prep for MET 4532/6530 Hurricanes and/or MET 4572/6752 Atmospheric Data Analysis offered Fall 2016
MATYAS – Regional Inequality and Polarization in the Context of Concurrent Extreme Weather and Economic Shocks Julie A. Silva, Corene J. Matyas and Benedito Cunguara Article first published online: 1 Jan 2015 Applied Geography DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2015.01.015 ABSTRACT: This study examines how extreme weather influences regional inequality and polarization within Mozambique in the context of on-going economic shocks. […]
Undergraduate Certificates The Department of Geography offers undergraduate certificates in Geographic Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, Geospatial Information Analysis, Medical Geography, and Meteorology and Climatology. Interested in a certificate? Please read our frequently asked questions before you apply. Certificate FAQ (opens in new tab) GeoAI: Geographic Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Certificate The integration of […]