WKU Hosts NWS Louisville For Professional Development Workshop

The Western Kentucky University Meteorology Program hosted NWS Louisville and NWS Nashville for a Professional Development Series on Wednesday evening (Oct 23). Meteorologists John Gordon, Evan Webb, and Samantha Carr from NWS Louisville presented various topics to students, including applications of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in operational meteorology, and perspective on what a new meteorologist's first year in the National Weather Service is like. In addition, John Gordon gave an eye opening presentation about what it takes to get into the NWS. Students also were given advice on how best to construct their resumes.

WKU Meteorology group with NWS meteorologists.

Meteorologist/Forecaster Samantha Carr presents to students about what to expect in your 1st year with the NWS.

Meteorologist in Charge John Gordon presents to students about what it takes to get into the NWS as part of his annual College Roadshow.

Meteorologist/Forecaster Evan Webb talks about GIS Applications relating to NWS operations.