Our purpose is to inspire and prepare individuals for rewarding careers that advance the understanding and responsible stewardship of the land, water, and sky, promoting a more resilient and flourishing future of our dynamic world.
#1
nationally in severe storm and radar research
9
professional research units for internships and jobs
7:1
student-to-faculty ratio
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Students who receive degrees from the OU College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences pursue careers such as:
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The School of Aviation within the College of AGS celebrates more than 75 years of flight training at OU Max Westheimer Airport, which was selected as Oklahoma’s Airport of the Year for 2021. Flying Magazine ranked OU as the top “university to consider when pursuing a degree in aviation.”
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All AGS majors have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, and research laboratory facilities in Sarkeys Energy Center, the National Weather Center, the Center for Spatial Analysis, the Radar Innovations Laboratory, and the Aviation North Campus.
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Degrees offered through AGS are very marketable because they address important issues for the planet’s future, such as applied geographic information systems, high-impact weather, renewable energy, and climate change, and the growing pilot and air traffic controller shortages.
Payton Schulte
Meteorology, Class of 2027
From Olathe, Kansas
Being a part of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences has been a life-changing experience that has opened the doors to endless possibilities in the world of forecasting and weather research. From our specialized student organizations, such as OWL and SCAN, to our world-class weather research, I am constantly learning about new ways to get involved. Students are prepared for any career field, whether it be in the public sector, private sector, or research.
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