Fire Meteorologist and Instructor

The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences (IAS) at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is seeking a scientist with demonstrated expertise in the area of fire meteorology and the application of fire meteorology for the operational management of wildfires. The person who fills this position will be part of a fire management team in the State of South Dakota. For more information please see the link at the right or visit http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/sdsmt/employment.  

Storm Chasing Adventures

It's that time of year when severe weather abounds, and when the clouds get thick and angry-looking, the students in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences start watching the weather closely. For them, it's excitement and a chance to see first-hand what they study every day. It puts action to the maps and models they use in both their studies and the research projects they work on while they complete their Master's Degree work at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

During the weekend of June 13-14, 2009 two of our students saw an opportunity to do a little storm chasing. Check out the Storm Chasing Chronicles for more pictures, a video, and a report of how things went.

 

 

 

The Institute of Atmospheric Sciences studies the physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the composition and dynamics of the atmosphere. Research is directly linked to an undergraduate and graduate program (see the Department of Atmospheric Sciences) that provides a fundamental understanding of the atmosphere, and opportunities for applied research, theoretical research, and technical training to prepare students for careers in meteorology, atmospheric science, remote sensing and environmental technology.