AMS Annual Meeting; Second Symposium on Careers in Operational Government Meteorology

The Second Symposium on Careers in Operational Government Meteorology and Hydrology is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Board for Operational Government Meteorologists.
Few scientific careers carry the public impact of operational government meteorology and hydrology: this work directly saves lives. Building on the inaugural symposium, this session brings together students and early-, mid-, and late-career professionals to explore what a career in public service science truly looks like. Sessions cover federal hiring processes and career pathways, the realities of work-life balance in operational environments, and how emerging technologies are reshaping roles across agencies like the NWS and Department of War. Come ready to be inspired, ask hard questions, and connect with people who've built careers worth pursuing.