Session 2G Session 2: Research and Career Panels -  Other Sectors

Saturday, 11 January 2025: 10:20 AM-11:30 AM
215 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Host: 24th Annual Student Conference

Beyond academia or federal positions, there are a myriad of different employment options for graduates in the field of atmospheric science. From helping insurance companies to operating independent weather stations – this session will discuss various pathways for working in the industry.

Papers:
10:20 AM
Speaker/Session Introduction

10:25 AM
Straddling The Line Between Academia, The Public Sector, And The Private Sector
Nick P. Bassill, Univ. at Albany, Albany, NY

10:35 AM
Forecasting Your Future: Exciting Careers at AccuWeather
Lidia Huaman, Accuweather

10:43 AM
Powering Through the Storm: My Journey to Become an Energy Meteorologist
Andrew Markowitz, Xcel Energy, Denver, CO

10:49 AM
The Power of Versatility: Carving Unique Paths in a Specialized World
Elise V. Schultz, Schultz Weather, LLC

10:56 AM
Q&A

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