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Dew Point: 59°F
Humidity: 93%
Wind: SSW at 0mph
Pressure: 30.02in
Today's Low: 59°F
Today's Rainfall: 0.00in
Month's Rainfall: 0.32in
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is currently accepting applications for spring and summer internships through the NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP). More information on this opportunity is available through our Scholarship/Internship Information Page
2008 NWA Annual Meeting
October 12-16, 2008
The Meteorology Club funded the annual educational trip to Louisville, KY for the National Weather Association (NWA) 33rd Annual Meeting on 11-16 October. Dr. Kauffman and 21 students were financially assisted by the club to attend this conference. A record number of students participated in the conference. 7 students presented their research in the student poster session on Sunday, October 11. The club and university were also represented by another student who orally presented their research in the main conference on Wednesday, October 14. Click here for a Photo Album.
Educational Outreach on the Move
The educational outreach committee has begun their visits for the Fall 2008 Semester. The committee has attended several schools which include Jefferson Morgan High School, Mapletown High School and California Middle School. The educational outreach program in the meteorology club promotes our program and club but also enhances the knowledge of the students at the visited schools. Fun activities and presentations are given to each class. If you would like our educational outreach to come to your class, please contact Caitlin Lawrence at law1274@cup.edu.
Annual Earth Science Picnic
Sunday, September 7, 2008
The Cal U Department of Earth Sciences held its annual picnic at Roadman Park on September 7, 2008. Thirty students, faculty, and guests attended this year's picnic. Following the picnic was the annual earth science football game played by many of our students, as well as many other fun activities. Photos coming soon!
2008 Storm Chase Intercepts Two Tornadoes
May 13 - 23, 2008
General Information
Overview Map
After a prolonged rex and omega blocks for the first portion of the field course, the storm chase team intercepted 2 tornadoes on their final day of chasing! Click here for a complete photo album.
New Hi-Res Campus Webcam
Updates Every 4 Minutes
New weather maps are actively being created via our broadcast studio computer systems. These new maps include high temperatures, current temperaturse, current dew points, national satellite and radar, local radar and watches/warnings. Click here to view the collection of maps.
2008 StormFest is a Success!
Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in this three day event at the Carnegie Science Center! This could not have been done without your help. A special thanks to Katie Mercadante, Jonathan Jennings, Josh Eachus, Dr. Chad Kauffman and Dr. Susan Jasko for all their hard work over the past year to make this such a successful event. Further write-ups and photos to come within the upcoming days.
Complete list of contributors
StormFest Photo Album
CUTV Media Package
Sponsored by:
California University of Pennsylvania
Department of Earth Sciences
Cal U Meteorology Club / SW PA Chapter of the AMS
In Collboration with the Carnegie Science Center
Weather Forecasting Information
The Cal U Weather Center issues forecasts for the Southwest Pennsylvania region Monday through Friday during the academic year. Forecasts will not be updated during holidays and university breaks. During severe weather events the Cal U Weather Center will issue special weather statements. View our forecast area.
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Comments and Suggestions
A comments and suggestions form has been put in place for meteorology club members to put in their thoughts. There is no special requirements. Some examples for suggestions may be an activity that you would like to fundraising ideas. We are always looking for ways to make our club better. This club is for you, so voice your opinion!
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