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Professional Organizations
 Professional societies provide an excellent means of keeping current and in
touch with other professionals in the field. These groups can play a key
role in your development and keep you abreast of what is happening in your
field. Associations promote the interests of their members and provide a
network of contacts that can help you find jobs and move your career
forward. They can offer a variety of services including job referral
services, continuing education courses, insurance, travel benefits,
periodicals, and meeting and conference opportunities. The following is a
partial list of professional associations serving atmospheric scientists or
meteorologists. A broader list of professional associations is also
available by clicking here.
 American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and
dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related
oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional
applications. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11,000
professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. AMS publishes
nine atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic journals -- in print
and online -- sponsors more than 12 conferences annually, and offers
numerous programs and services.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA's roots date back to 1807, when with the Nation's first
scientific agency, the Survey of the Coast, was established. Since then,
NOAA has evolved to meet the needs of a changing country. NOAA maintains a
presence in every state and has emerged as an international leader on scientific
and environmental matters.
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather,
hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its
territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life
and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and
products form a national information database and infrastructure which can
be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and
the global community.
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