NSSL's Mark Benner gives a demonstration of the phased array radar to the student interns

Mentors open students' eyes to severe weather research

NSSL’s 2007 undergraduate student internship program came to a close at the end of July highlighted by presentations from each of the 12 participants. The students spent the summer with NSSL weather experts to gain exposure to severe weather research. Each mentor and student team chose a topic to study, then conducted research on the subject which culminated in the preparation and presentation of their results. The experience was also supplemented by tours, field trips and lectures, all designed to help encourage them to pursue a future career in atmospheric science research.

Four of the students were Hollings Scholars, a prestigious program sponsored by NOAA to increase interest in atmospheric science. Inspiring students to pursue research in the atmospheric sciences will ensure the continuation of severe weather research and teach environmental stewardship.