The NWS SCOuT program has successfully provided students the opportunity to explore careers in the agency, network with potential employers and meet fellow students since 2018.
“The SCOuT program impacted what I want to do in meteorology. Before the program, I wanted to forecast for a City’s specific forecast office, but after the program, I became much more interested in aviation meteorology…”
- Kylie Szilagyi
University of Utah
2023-2024 SCOuT program participant
“Thank you doesn’t seem like a strong enough phrase to express my gratitude. These past weeks have given me invaluable experience and knowledge that I will take with me wherever I go.”
- Lindsay Nash
University of California-Davis
2022-2023 SCOuT program participant
Sophie inside the EAX radome
at the NWS Kansas City/Pleasant
Hill, MO office.
“This (SCOuT) really showcased how many different fields, backgrounds, and skill sets are integrated and required across the NWS to create the forecasts and vital weather information we rely on everyday…Ultimately, this experience helped me narrow my interests and goals.”
- Sophie Sallot
University of Missouri
2021-2022 SCOuT program participant
“My SCOuT experience was fantastic as I was able to visit, learn, and get hands-on experience on what goes on with the many different facilities in NOAA...The SCOuT program was a fantastic experience and what really got me through the door…”
- Tristan Green
University of Kansas
2019-2020 SCOuT program participant
Tyler visiting Aviation Weather
Center for the Aviation Weather
Testbed
“My experience in the program was incredible. I learned so much about the weather service and I got to connect with meteorologists from across the country. I was honored to get the opportunity to be the first student in the SCOuT Program.”
- Tyler Harrington
University of Kansas
2018-2019 SCOuT program participant
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