Stacey Pensgen ’07, Meteorologist
Why Meteorology?
Observe, study, and forecast the weather and climate changes that affect people across the globe everyday. You’ll learn to calculate the movement of weather events, read radar and satellite data, and identify changes in climate patterns.
Alumni Voices
Storm Chasers
“We saw hail the size of softballs. We saw a wedge tornado, which can cause severe damage because it’s on the ground for 30 to 40 minutes.”
Kaylee Wendt ’14
Featured Story
Research Above the Clouds
Meteorology major’s internship landed her atop the summit of Mount Washington, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather.”
Read the storyResearch Above the Clouds
A Future in Forecasting
Whether you go on to forecast for a news network, conduct atmospheric research, or enter the field of environmental consultation, a degree in meteorology will provide the framework for the rest of your career.
The meteorology major at Brockport meets federal guidelines for meteorologists, enabling graduates to jump into a career in the federal, state, or private sectors.
