Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at SJSU

Discover Your Future in Meteorology and Climate Science at SJSU! When you join SJSU’s Meteorology and Climate Science department, you’re not just a student—you become part of a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and support in ways you won’t find in larger programs. Community and Collaboration: · Student Organizations: Join our student club for professional field trips, social activities, and more. · Events: Attend research seminars, workshops, and networking sessions. · Research & Fieldwork: Collaborate with peers and faculty on cutting-edge research and hands-on projects. Reach out today to learn more or schedule a visit and explore how you can shape the future of atmospheric science! 🌍💨 #SJSU #Meteorology #ClimateScience #FutureLeaders #GoSpartans #AtmosphericScience #STEM #ExploreYourFuture

National Fire Prevention Week: Prepare, Protect, and Plan! With wildfires becoming more frequent and dangerous, it’s essential to have a Family Fire Escape Plan in place to protect your loved ones, including pets. 🌲🔥 Here are our tips to create a fire safety plan to keep your family safe: 1. Identify Escape Routes 🏃♂️🏃♀️: · Make sure there are at least two ways out of every room in your home. · Windows and doors should be easily accessible and free from obstructions. 2. Designate a Safe Meeting Place 📍: · Choose a spot outside your home where everyone will meet in case you're separated. · · ·This could be a neighbor’s house, mailbox, or a large tree. 3. Don’t Forget Your Pets! 🐾: · Plan for your pets' safety by knowing their favorite hiding spots. · Keep leashes, carriers, and emergency pet supplies near exits for quick access. 4. Practice Makes Perfect 👩👩👧👦: · Run fire drills with your family so that everyone knows what to do and where to go. · Regular practice ensures everyone is calm and prepared if a wildfire strikes. Stay prepared and stay safe. Being ready in advance is key to protecting your family in the face of a fire emergency! 🔥 #FirePreventionWeek #WildfireSafety #FamilySafety #SJSU #FireEscapePlan #PetSafety #BePrepared

🌟 Congratulations to Ju-Mee Ryoo! 🌟 This month, we're thrilled to spotlight MetCS Lecturer Ju-Mee Ryoo, who was recently awarded NASA's prestigious Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal (ESAM) for her groundbreaking research! Ju-Mee's work on the coupling between atmospheric rivers and wildfire potential has led to a key scientific discovery, advancing our understanding of these critical environmental phenomena. The awards are given to individuals whose accomplishments are far above others in quality or excellence—a rare, outstanding, clearly superior achievement. Join us in celebrating Ju-Mee's remarkable contribution to science and its impact on atmospheric research's future! 🎉👩🔬🌍 #ScienceAwards #ScientificAchievement #AtmosphericScience #WildfireResearch #GoSpartans #SJSU #SJSUMetCS

Spartan Pride: San Jose State University Cracks the Top 20 in WSJ’s Best Colleges List! 🎉 San José State University has been ranked the 16th-best college in the U.S. according to The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings! 🚀 This is a monumental leap from our previous ranking of 173rd last year, making SJSU one of the top public universities in the nation. 🏅 4th-Best Public University Nationwide 🏅 3rd-Best Public School in California SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson says, "San José State is a premier public university in the country, and we are thrilled this ranking highlights what many Spartans already know — SJSU prepares students to succeed as graduates and transform their lives. We are the anchor institution of the Epicenter of the Future here in Silicon Valley." From students to faculty, staff, alumni, and community members — this achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and world-class talent that powers SJSU. Congratulations to all the Spartans making history and showing the world what we’re made of! 💙💛 KRON-TV #SJSU #SpartanPride #Top20University #WSJBestColleges #SiliconValley #HigherEducation #GoSpartans

🔥Wildfires are getting bigger, hotter, and more devastating when they intersect with a developed area and its population. Our Meteorology and Climate Science program at San Jose State University is unique. We specialize in studying the complexities of fire weather, localized weather phenomena created by the intense heat of wildfires, in order to keep both firefighters and impacted populations as safe as possible, alongside other highly relevant topics like climate change risk and solutions and how air pollution and cloud interactions can impact human health. We prepare students for careers in a wide range of industries: from companies working on air quality, impacted by severe weather, or mitigating climate risks, to any of the many fields that utilize sophisticated AI modeling, to careers on the front lines battling wildfire. 🌏 Craig Clements #SJSU #SJSUMetCS #SJSUMeteorology

#MetCSSpotlight We're turning our spotlight on to Associate Professor Adam Kochanski , an atmospheric modeler and leader of the fire modeling group at the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC). He is a co-developer of the coupled atmospheric model, WRF-SFIRE, and the fire forecasting platform WRFx. His research focuses on forecasting fire danger, fire propagation, and smoke dispersion. Adam’s forecasts and visualizations can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gCB5RetW #SJSUMetCS #SJSUMeteorology #SJSUWeather #AtmosphericScience

Meet Meteorology and Climate Science graduate student, Alana Macken. She pursued a degree in meteorology because of what happened in 2017—the Tubbs Fire. “Like 1 or 2 a.m,” Maken said. “My dad knocked on my door and just said, ‘We got to get out of here, we got to go.’” It was October 2017 and Macken’s father had woken her up in the middle of the night because the Tubbs Fire was racing toward their Santa Rosa home. “There was a hill behind our house and you see this orange glow that's five times as high as that hill,” Macken said. Read her story on NBC Bay Area on how Alana plans to study wildfires and weather to support others. https://lnkd.in/gYjxpCky Rob Mayeda #SJSUMetCS #SJSUMeteorology #SJSUWeather #AtmosphericScience

🔥 We’re excited to kick off the Fall semester at the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science! Our students learn everything about the state of the atmosphere in the classroom and the field, including analyzing, modeling, and predicting it. San Jose State University #SJSUMetCS #SJSUMeteorology #AtmosphericScience

What a powerful story. Our graduate student, Alana Macken, shares her story of why she's studying wildfire...and it's a personal reason.