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Atmospheric Science

Forecasting, fieldwork, climate research, instrumentation, and coastal science anchored on the Gulf Coast.

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Coastal weather. Applied science. Career-ready training.

Study the atmosphere where land, ocean, and weather meet.

The Atmospheric Science program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi combines small classes, hands-on field experience, and active research opportunities in forecasting, remote sensing, boundary layer processes, coastal meteorology, and climate science.

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Hands-On Instrumentation, forecasting, and field observations built into the experience.
Research Active Undergraduate and graduate students contribute to real atmospheric science projects.
Career Focused Preparation for broadcast, government, private sector, and academic pathways.

Academics

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Research Groups

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Student Organizations

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Program Overview

Built for students who want more than a classroom-only meteorology experience.

The Atmospheric Science program provides a dynamic curriculum with small class sizes and dedicated faculty who prioritize student engagement. Graduates move into broadcast meteorology, government agencies, education, research, and private industry while developing technical depth in atmospheric dynamics, numerical modeling, synoptic and mesoscale meteorology, remote sensing, and climate variability.

Forecasting and Analysis

Students learn to interpret observations, diagnose evolving weather, and communicate high-impact atmospheric events with confidence.

Instrumentation and Field Work

Coursework and research include direct exposure to weather instrumentation, calibration, and field observation methods.

Coastal and Environmental Focus

The department’s location supports work on marine systems, tropical weather, coastal hazards, and the atmosphere-ocean boundary.

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Featured Story

Atmospheric Science Alumni Earn Master’s Degrees in Coastal and Marine System Science

May 20th, 2026

The Atmospheric Science program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is proud to celebrate three of our undergraduate alumni who recently completed their Master of Science degrees in Coastal and Marine System Science. All three students earned their B.S. in Atmospheric Science at TAMU-CC before continuing their graduate studies and conducting impactful research alongside faculty mentors in the department.

Pictured from left to right are Dr. Fei Xie, Dr. Toshi Shinoda, Lillian Pedraza, Delaynie Peters, Jerricca Rossilli, and Dr. Chuntao Liu.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Toshi Shinoda, Lillian Pedraza investigated the “Influence of the Madden–Julian Oscillation on Central Tropical Indian Ocean Marine Heatwaves,” exploring how large-scale atmospheric variability impacts ocean temperature extremes.

Mentored by Dr. Fei Xie, Delaynie Peters conducted research titled “Advancing Planetary Boundary Layer Height Detection Using GNSS Radio Occultation and In-situ Observations,” contributing to improved methods for understanding atmospheric boundary layer structure and behavior.

Working with Dr. Chuntao Liu, Jerricca Rossilli completed research on “Isolated vs. Organized Convection Around the Globe from 10 Years of GPM Observations,” examining global precipitation and storm organization patterns using satellite observations.

Their accomplishments reflect the strength of interdisciplinary research and student mentorship within the Atmospheric Science program. We congratulate Lillian, Delaynie, and Jerricca on this major achievement and look forward to seeing their continued success in the atmospheric and coastal sciences.

Student Work and Field Experience

Life inside the program

From calibration labs and coding workshops to radar interpretation and field campaigns, students spend their time applying atmospheric science in practical settings.

Ph.D. student Quincy Walker soldering connections to a Raspberry Pico
Ph.D. student Quincy Walker soldering connections to a Raspberry Pico.
TAMUCC Undergraduates students, faculty and staff visted Stennis Space Station and the National Data Bouy Center in Mississippi in 2026
Undergraduate students, faculty and staff visted the Naval Meteorology and Oceanographic Command at Stennis Space Station in April 2026.
Undergraduate students launching a weather balloon at the NWS
Undergraduate students launching a weather balloon at the Corpus Christi National Weather Service.
Three research boats collecting data in collaboration with the National Spill Control School in 2026
Three research boats collecting data in collaboration with the National Spill Control School in 2026.
Graduate student collecting atmospheric data in Antarctica
M.S. student Jerricca Rossilli spent two months in Antarctica in 2025 collecting electric field mill data for atmospheric research.
Take the Next Step

Join a department where weather is studied as a living system, not just a textbook topic.

Whether you are interested in forecasting, severe weather, instrumentation, atmospheric research, or environmental data science, the TAMU-CC Atmospheric Science community offers a place to build that path.

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Coastal Train in a location shaped by marine weather, tropical systems, and boundary-layer processes.
Applied Build practical skills in instrumentation, coding, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Connected Participate in organizations, conferences, and research networks that extend beyond campus.
Visible Work that starts here reaches professional meetings, research teams, and real-world decision making.