University of Oklahoma College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences

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The College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma consists of the School of Meteorology and Department of Geography. The college officially started on January 1, 2006, when it and the College of Earth and Energy were spun off of the old College of Geosciences, which no longer exists.

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[edit] School of Meteorology

Located in the National Weather Center, the OU School of Meteorology (SoM) is considered world class. It collaborates with federal, state, and private sector organizations, offering many opportunities for students and faculty. Its director, Dr. Frederick Carr, will be stepping down at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.[1]

[edit] Department of Geography

The OU Department of Geography is a small and growing department. It works to bridge the gap between human and earth science. Prominent geographer CW Thornthwaite was a member of the faculty from 1927-1934.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ 54321SoMDirectorPosition20070919.pdf (PDF). University of Oklahoma. Retrieved on 2007-12-13.
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