For the past two years, Stony Brook University Students in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and students in the School of Journalism have worked together to produce a short news segment called “Seawolves Storm or Not.” The news program focuses on the weather, and features field reporting and green screen weather reports.
The collaboration is beneficial for students in the Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences program who are looking to prepare to qualify for The American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Program.
JRN 372 – Introduction to Weathercasting provides students an introduction to weather casting with an emphasis on practical exercises and performance in a cutting-edge broadcast studio. Budding weathercasters will practice reporting and communicating critical meteorological news and be encouraged to find their personal voices and styles before the camera. JRN 373 – Advanced Weathercasting: Extreme and Hyperlocal provides advanced training for meteorology students who want to continue exploring the coverage of extreme and local weather events such as hurricanes and takes advantage of padcaster technology to put weathercasters in the field for live remote broadcasts.
In order to participate in either course, students must complete ATM 102/103 and have permission from the department. Both classes are 1 credit. Dr. Jonathan Sanders from the School of Journalism serves as a mentor for the students, many of whom are members of the Stony Brook Meteorology Club.
View a collection of episodes of the program below or on our YouTube playlist.
