The Research Experience in ALpine Meteorology (REALM) will rely on the natural scientific laboratory, provided by the nearby Wasatch Mountains and adjacent urban areas, to enhance student awareness of societal challenges, such as water availability and air quality, that require understanding the influence of alpine terrain on weather and climate processes.

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The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah is the leading program for weather and climate education and research in the Intermountain West and is recognized internationally for its expertise in atmospheric studies related to mountain environments, including: measurement, analysis and prediction of orographic precipitation; fire weather applications; and air quality

To be eligible for this research opportunity you must be:

• a US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident
• enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree
• most accepted applicants will have a minimum grade point average of 2.75
• non-US students and graduating seniors are not eligible for this program