• MetoGrads is the student organization at the University of Maryland developed to help support the graduate students in the department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science. We serve as a focal point to help organize orientations, seminars, and social events, as well as promote the activities and accomplishments of our students..

  • Recent News

    National Weather Service Storm Spotter Class, Saturday April 21 2 – 4 PM

    Have you ever wanted to learn more about thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather?  Would you know what to do in a severe weather emergency? Now’s your chance to find out! The National Weather […]

    March 15, 2018

    Look Out! Skywarn is Coming!

    Have you ever wanted to learn more about thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather? Would you know what to do in a severe weather emergency? Now’s your chance to find out! The National Weather […]

    February 7, 2017

    AOSC Students Raise Money For Radiosondes

    This past fall, multiple AOSC graduate students led a crowdfunding campaign through the university’s Launch UMD platform to purchase a low-cost radiosonde system for the department. These reusable sondes record temperature, humidity, and wind speed […]

    February 25, 2016

  • Get To Know...

    Every month Metograds features a new profile on one professor and one grad student, check back here often to learn about our interests and hobbies
    Tim Canty

    Tim Canty

    professor

    With a background in physics, Tim is working to better understand the chemistry of our atmosphere… He also can make delicious sausages and desserts!

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    Yunyao Li in the Rocky Mountains

    Yunyao Li

    grad student

    Seemingly destined to this field from when she was born, Yunyao researches thunderstorms, their dynamics, and their microsphysics.

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