College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences
The College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences (A&GS) at the University of Oklahoma is an international leader in education, basic and applied research, and scholarship concerning the environment and humankind's place within the Earth system.
The A&GS academic programs in geography and meteorology and the associated research and outreach organizations have gained worldwide recognition for work in mesoscale meteorology; geographic information systems; observing of Earth's atmosphere and surface using surface-based sensors, radar and satellite borne sensors; applied climatology and climate dynamics; hydrology; atmospheric dynamics and atmospheric physics; management of natural resources; and cultural, economic and political geography. A&GS has an internationally acclaimed faculty, the best students in the nation, and world-class facilities in the Sarkeys Energy Center on the main campus, and in the National Weather Center and One and Two Partners Place on the new University Research Campus.
The A&GS faculty, staff and students currently lead the university in several key research areas and are working on new initiatives in radar-based remote sensing, regional climate impacts, and outreach to government and industry. A&GS encourages interdisciplinary projects that address the challenges that society faces in areas of renewable energy, water, weather hazards, improved weather and climate forecasts, and climate change. A&GS uses the southern Great Plains as a natural laboratory to study severe weather, water issues, interaction of people and environment, and renewable energy.
“A&GS supports research and development targeting nature’s most challenging weather phenomena while educating students to protect the public and enhance economic activities around the world.” - John T. Snow, Dean
National Weather Center Phone: 405.325.3095 |
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