About the School of Meteorology

The OU School of Meteorology is the largest in the nation, with over 320 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. It is ranked first in the nation in mesoscale and severe storms research, and is among the top seven programs overall. The School of Meteorology is housed in the National Weather Center, a facility it shares with the OU weather and climate programs and many colleagues from the Norman-based units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Together with the Geography department, the School of Meteorology is part of OU's College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, which has many diverse and award-winning research, academic and operational components. New advances in meteorology and geography are being made daily. Emphasis on interdisciplinary projects involving geographers, meteorologists, and our students will allow the College to address the challenges we face as a society in areas of renewable energy, weather hazards and climate change.

School of Meteorology Quick Facts

• Over 320 undergraduate and 80 graduate students, ranking SoM as the largest meteorology program in the nation
• Ranked #1 in the nation in mesoscale and severe storms research
• Has more American Meteorological Society Industry Graduate Fellowship students than any program in the nation (35 since 1992)
• Performs collaborative research with NOAA units, especially the National Severe Storms Laboratory, with over 20 research projects shared between SoM and NSSL personnel
• Has established a Master of Science Degree in Professional Meteorology designed to prepare students for employment in private industry with private sector companies providing fellowships for these students
• Is targeted by President Boren to become, with NOAA, the leading Radar Meteorology program in the world

School of Meteorology
The University of Oklahoma
120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 5900
Norman, Oklahoma 73072-73071

Phone: (405) 325-6561
Fax: (405) 325-7689

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