Overview of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences
The Department of Atmospheric
Sciences offers one of the six science-oriented Master's degrees at SDSM&T
and offers the Atmospheric Resources track in the Atmospheric and Environmental
Sciences (
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a nationally-recognized
engineering and science-oriented institution for pursuing an atmospheric
sciences/meteorology education and is in an ideal location for atmospheric
sciences research.
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area presents a kaleidoscope of weather and climate. The
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periods of relaxation, the region offers a vacationland to its residents.
Picturesque lakes and pine-covered mountains rich in the history of the Old
West abound. Excellent outdoor recreation facilities encourage hiking, camping,
swimming, boating, fishing, bicycling, horseback riding, and golfing. In winter
and early spring there is downhill and cross-country skiing. Pheasant,
antelope, and deer hunting are very popular. A local symphony orchestra offers
fine music, and an amateur theater group presents several productions during
the year. In summer, the Black Hills Playhouse Theater provides professional
theatrical entertainment; and in winter, the Black Hills Community Theater of
Rapid City provides a series of plays. Several nationally known entertainers
and symphonic orchestras appear during the year at the
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers a quality education in
science and engineering. The total student body numbers about 2,200 students,
of whom some 200 are graduate students. The departments of physics, computer
science and mathematics, chemistry, and geology, and the engineering
departments offer excellent elective course work for the graduate student in
atmospheric sciences. The staffs of the various departments have diverse
backgrounds and provide a broad educational environment in which the student
may study and do research.
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