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Alan Sealls: A Lifetime in Weather and the Future of AMS
Manage episode 479881443 series 2275035
Guest: Alan Sealls, AMS President-Elect
For decades, broadcast meteorologists have been the trusted voices guiding us through hurricanes, tornadoes, and everyday forecasts. But behind every great weathercaster is a deep passion for both science and communication. Few embody that balance as well as Alan Sealls—a highly respected meteorologist, educator, and soon-to-be President of the American Meteorological Society. As we head into more uncertain times, Alan will certainly have a lot on his plate in 2026 as he manages the relationship between academic, government, broadcast, and private meteorologists all across the country. How will his tenured career translate to get this done? Let’s ask him right now on Weather Geeks
Chapters
- 00:00 The Journey of a Weather Geek
- 03:07 Career Trajectory and Passion for Meteorology
- 06:04 Navigating Challenges in Meteorology
- 09:00 The Importance of Education and Communication
- 12:00 Lessons Learned in the Broadcasting Industry
- 15:05 Community Engagement and Impact
- 18:04 Secrets to Effective Communication and Teaching
- 20:57 Engaging Communication in Meteorology
- 22:21 Approaching Severe Weather Coverage
- 25:42 The Impact of Technology on Meteorology
- 27:54 The Future of Broadcast Meteorology
- 30:01 Leadership and Representation in Meteorology
- 34:13 Exploring African American Contributions to Meteorology
- 39:57 Alan Sealls' Literary Contributions
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370 episodes
Manage episode 479881443 series 2275035
Guest: Alan Sealls, AMS President-Elect
For decades, broadcast meteorologists have been the trusted voices guiding us through hurricanes, tornadoes, and everyday forecasts. But behind every great weathercaster is a deep passion for both science and communication. Few embody that balance as well as Alan Sealls—a highly respected meteorologist, educator, and soon-to-be President of the American Meteorological Society. As we head into more uncertain times, Alan will certainly have a lot on his plate in 2026 as he manages the relationship between academic, government, broadcast, and private meteorologists all across the country. How will his tenured career translate to get this done? Let’s ask him right now on Weather Geeks
Chapters
- 00:00 The Journey of a Weather Geek
- 03:07 Career Trajectory and Passion for Meteorology
- 06:04 Navigating Challenges in Meteorology
- 09:00 The Importance of Education and Communication
- 12:00 Lessons Learned in the Broadcasting Industry
- 15:05 Community Engagement and Impact
- 18:04 Secrets to Effective Communication and Teaching
- 20:57 Engaging Communication in Meteorology
- 22:21 Approaching Severe Weather Coverage
- 25:42 The Impact of Technology on Meteorology
- 27:54 The Future of Broadcast Meteorology
- 30:01 Leadership and Representation in Meteorology
- 34:13 Exploring African American Contributions to Meteorology
- 39:57 Alan Sealls' Literary Contributions
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
370 episodes
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