University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences Seattle, Washington 98195 Overview http://www.washington.edu/home/tour There are typically about 60 to 70 graduate students in the atmospheric sciences from a variety of disciplines: physics, chemistry, engineering, atmospheric or geophysical sciences, and applied mathematics. Opportunities are broad enough that each of these backgrounds is valuable for specific fields within the atmospheric sciences. However, students of atmospheric sciences should have in common a background in the fundamentals of physics and applied mathematics and an interest in complex natural phenomena. The Community Seattle lies between Lake Washington and Puget Sound, with the Cascade Range to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Easily accessible are skiing, boating, and hiking, in addition to fine restaurants, theaters, opera, ballet, symphony, and sports events such as can be found in a cosmopolitan area. The public transportation system is good, and there are many biking trails and parks within the city. Programs of study and degree requirements For most students, the first year of study is devoted largely to basic courses in atmospheric sciences and mathematical methods. Virtually all students devote at least half-time to research. Research projects and graduate courses in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences are closely related, and the well-prepared graduate student may expect to begin research work rather quickly. | |
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