The Meteorological Merger of Science and Communications at Penn State

More than six decades of television weather history at Penn State have shaped a world-renowned Weather Communications program that teaches and develops student excellence in effective communication. Three courses and multiple out-of-classroom opportunities coach communication skills with innovative and relevant content on a variety of platforms. The capstone experience is Weather World, a weather and climate magazine show that airs on public television and the statewide Pennsylvania Cable Network. Students are given a wide range of on-air experience with anchoring, forecasting, and reporting assignments, as well as behind-the-scenes opportunities for directing, producing, and creating graphics. These experiences with Weather World and the Weather Communications program empower and equip students for careers in broadcasting and beyond.