Session Session 5D: Nontraditional Jobs in the Geosciences

Saturday, 11 January 2020: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
205A (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)
Host: 19th Annual Student Conference
Chair:
Keenan Eure, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Think that all you can do with your degree is forecast or research? Think again! The weather is relevant to nearly every profession, and this session will highlight just a few of the types of jobs students may not think of when deciding to get a geoscience degree.

Papers:
4:00 PM
Welcome Banner by Keenan Eure

Career Choices and Opportunities They Don’t Tell You About
Lorena Medina Luna, NCAR, Boulder, CO
Flight Cancelled Due to Weather
Erin Rinehart, Southwest Airlines, Dallas, TX
Becoming a Certified Consulting Meteorologist: A Flexible Way to Work for Yourself or Supplement Your Income
Pamela Knox, Univ. of Georgia, Watkinsville, GA
Finding your Freedom: Weaving Research, Business, and Leadership
Elise Schultz, CFD Research Corporation, Huntsville, AL
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