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Zach BruickZach BruickZach BruickZach BruickZach Bruick

MeteorologistsMeteorologists

Study the atmosphereStudy the atmosphere

Forecast the weatherForecast the weather

Analyze past weather to develop Analyze past weather to develop patterns to better predict the futurepatterns to better predict the future

Famous MeteorlogistsFamous Meteorlogists

Tom SkillingTom Skilling WGN TV – ChicagoWGN TV – Chicago Chief MeteorologistChief Meteorologist Highest Paid Broadcast Highest Paid Broadcast

MeteorologistMeteorologist

SteveSteve LyonsLyonsWeatherWeather ChannelChannelTropicalTropical Weather ExpertWeather Expert

The Good and The BadThe Good and The Bad

GoodGood Work as a teamWork as a team Work in shiftsWork in shifts Essential for the publicEssential for the public Meteorologists will Meteorologists will

always be neededalways be needed

BadBad May have to work May have to work

nights and weekendsnights and weekends Stress to meet Stress to meet

deadlinesdeadlines Limited federal jobsLimited federal jobs

Job OutlookJob Outlook

Meteorologists are neededMeteorologists are needed Opportunities in private sectorOpportunities in private sector 15% growth in this decade15% growth in this decade

SalariesSalaries

Starting - $29,037Starting - $29,037

Average Federal - $93,661Average Federal - $93,661

Average Private -Average Private - $81,290$81,290

Middle Range – $55,140 to $101,340Middle Range – $55,140 to $101,340

Top End - >$127,100 Top End - >$127,100

Why Did I Choose Why Did I Choose Meteorology?Meteorology?

Fun and exciting occupationFun and exciting occupation Opportunities to join research groupsOpportunities to join research groups Something new every daySomething new every day Well-paying jobWell-paying job

Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso University

Offers Bachelor’s Degree in MeteorologyOffers Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology

Small, private, & Lutheran universitySmall, private, & Lutheran university

Affiliated with the NCAA Div. 1-AAAffiliated with the NCAA Div. 1-AA

Located in Valparaiso, INLocated in Valparaiso, IN

About the AreaAbout the Area

Located in northwest IndianaLocated in northwest Indiana Population – 27,428Population – 27,428 One hour from ChicagoOne hour from Chicago Close to Lake Michigan and the Close to Lake Michigan and the

Sand DunesSand Dunes 5 golf courses and 13 parks5 golf courses and 13 parks

Valparaiso, IN

About the UniversityAbout the University

4,061 students4,061 students Mascot is the CrusaderMascot is the Crusader Largest independent Lutheran universityLargest independent Lutheran university Student to faculty ratio – 12:1Student to faculty ratio – 12:1 Average class size is 20Average class size is 20

Valpo’s Meteorology Valpo’s Meteorology ProgramProgram

4 years for B.S. in 4 years for B.S. in MeteorologyMeteorology

120 students120 students Doppler RadarDoppler Radar Storm chasing teamStorm chasing team Member of AMSMember of AMS Link to course listLink to course list

Storm Chasing with ValpoStorm Chasing with Valpo

Costs at ValpoCosts at Valpo

Tuition per year - $30,000Tuition per year - $30,000

Room and board per year - $8,756Room and board per year - $8,756

Other fees - $1,040Other fees - $1,040

Iowa State UniversityIowa State University

Public universityPublic university Member of the Big 12 Member of the Big 12

ConferenceConference Located in Ames, IALocated in Ames, IA Offers a Bachelor’s of Science Offers a Bachelor’s of Science

degree in Meteorologydegree in Meteorology

About the Ames, IA AreaAbout the Ames, IA Area

Only 30 miles from Des Moines, IAOnly 30 miles from Des Moines, IA

Population - 50,731Population - 50,731

Four golf courses and 30 parksFour golf courses and 30 parks

Restaurants and shops aboundRestaurants and shops abound

About ISUAbout ISU

28,682 students28,682 students

Average class size – 37Average class size – 37

Top 50 public universitiesTop 50 public universities

Top engineering program in the Top engineering program in the nationnation

ISU’s Meteorology ISU’s Meteorology ProgramProgram

4 year program for B.S. in 4 year program for B.S. in MeteorologyMeteorology

Around 60 in the programAround 60 in the program

Member of the AMSMember of the AMS

4-Year Course Plan

Costs at ISUCosts at ISU

Tuition per year- $18,563Tuition per year- $18,563

Room & Board per year - $7,472Room & Board per year - $7,472

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My Résumé My Résumé

Sophomore at Seward High SchoolSophomore at Seward High School

Member of the Golf and Speech TeamsMember of the Golf and Speech Teams

Member of Skills USAMember of Skills USA

Worked for Sloup-Thorell Detasseling Worked for Sloup-Thorell Detasseling for the past three summersfor the past three summers

Why hire me?Why hire me?

Interested in field for past five yearsInterested in field for past five years

Taken classes in meteorologyTaken classes in meteorology

Good work ethicGood work ethic

Good student and quick learnerGood student and quick learner

Golf & WeatherGolf & Weather

If I am on the [golf] course If I am on the [golf] course

and lightning starts, I get and lightning starts, I get

inside fast. If God wants to inside fast. If God wants to

play through, let Him. play through, let Him.

Bob HopeBob Hope