Weather and Climate Hazard Risk Communication credit:

4 Hours

Explores many facets of risk communication in weather and climate-related contexts. Topics include examination of literature regarding how scientific information from the weather and climate enterprise fits into decision-making processes and planning for mitigating weather and climate-related hazards. Addresses many considerations scientists must consider to effectively message to stakeholders for these events, from emergency managers to community leaders to public and private entities. Assignments include project-based meteorological and climatological analysis with communication analysis, and opportunities for practical application. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ATMS 201 or ATMS 202 ; or consent of instructor. Restricted to students with junior, senior or graduate standing.