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Division of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography

Degrees offered:

M.S. and Ph.D. degrees
Flyer on MPO Educational and Research Opportunities (.PDF)

Program areas:

Meteorology
Physical Oceanography
Remote Sensing
Air-Sea Interaction
Climate and Climate Processes

Program description:

The Division of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography (MPO) of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) is engaged in research and graduate instruction in the physical processes governing the motion and composition of the ocean and atmosphere. The program ranges from direct observation to theoretical and numerical modeling of the earth-atmosphere system. There are currently 35 students enrolled in the program. Students come from a variety of educational backgrounds (marine science, meteorology, physics, mathematics, engineering, etc.)

Resources:

A modern fleet of research vessels, small boats, excellent computer facilities, a highly technical field capability, and an extensive library provide the perfect research environment for both budding and accomplished meteorologists or physical oceanographers. Combined with the other on-campus divisions and unique tools like the Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing, the School offers opportunities in meteorology and physical oceanography available at few other institutions.

Other perks:

Located on the Virginia Key Campus of the University of Miami, the School is adjacent to NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratories (AOML) and Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFC). There are strong interactions with the Physical Oceanography Division and Hurricane Research Division of AOML and research efforts at SEFC.

Requirements:

Applicants must take the GRE, and those whose first language is not English must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 550.A strong background in physics and mathematics is recommended.

Funding opportunities:

The overwhelming majority of MPO students are supported as research assistants. These assistantships, which are awarded competitively, provide a monthly stipend and cover tuition costs. Students not supported as research assistants are generally supported on special fellowships provided by their employer or, for some non-U.S. students, their home country.

Contact:

Prof. Peter Minnett
RSMAS/MPO
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149

tel: 305/421-4057
fax: 305/421-4696
mpo@rsmas.miami.edu