Professional Organizations
 Professional
societies provide an excellent means of keeping current and in touch
with other professionals in the field. These groups can play a key role
in your development and keep you abreast of what is happening in your
field. Associations promote the interests of their members and provide a
network of contacts that can help you find jobs and move your career
forward. They can offer a variety of services including job referral
services, continuing education courses, insurance, travel benefits,
periodicals, and meeting and conference opportunities. The following is
a partial list of professional associations serving atmospheric
scientists or meteorologists. A broader list of professional associations is also
available by clicking here.
 American
Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and
dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and
related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their
professional applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more
than 11,000 professionals, professors, students, and weather
enthusiasts. AMS publishes nine atmospheric and related oceanic and
hydrologic journals — in print and online — sponsors more than 12
conferences annually, and offers numerous programs and services.
National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA's roots date back to
1807, when with the Nation's first scientific agency, the Survey of the
Coast, was established. Since then, NOAA has evolved to meet the needs
of a changing country. NOAA maintains a presence in every state and has
emerged as an international leader on scientific and environmental
matters.
National
Weather Service
The National Weather Service
(NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings
for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas,
for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the
national economy. NWS data and products form a national information
database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental
agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.
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