Meteorologists study the atmosphere s physical characteristics, motions, and processes, and the way they affect the rest of our environment.
Some meteorologists forecast the weather while others work in research.
Other meteorologists work in research studying the atmosphere s chemical and physical properties and how they affect weather phenomena such as storms and tornadoes. While most meteorologists are employed by government agencies, a good number have jobs with universities as faculty members. A bachelor s degree in meteorology or a closely related field with course work in meteorology is required. You would also need coursework in statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, or physical climatology. Employment of meteorologists is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through the year 2006.