The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Sciences. The Masters program is intended to serve those who are interested in continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level as well as those seeking advanced knowledge for professional work in Atmospheric Sciences. The Doctoral program is intended to prepare students to assume critical roles in leading research efforts, guiding science policy, educating future scientists, and creating opportunities in industry.

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Current UND atmospheric research is being conducted on clouds, radiation, and climate (DOE, NASA), polarimetric radar measurements (NASA, NDARB), tropical waves (NSF), surface transportation weather (FHWA), GIS/Remote Sensing (USDA), data assimilation, mesoscale numerical weather prediction (DOD), and tropical precipitation studies (NASA).

For more Information:

Atmospheric Sciences Department
Graduate Program Coordinator
University of North Dakota
PO Box 9006
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9006

Phone (701) 777-3884
FAX (701) 777-5032
E-mail: Graduate Program Information