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American Meteorological Society DataStreme

Become a STEM leader in your school and community with the AMS DataStreme Certificate. This program provides access to the AMS Teacher-Professional mentor network, empowering you to enhance your knowledge and teaching of Earth's atmospheric, oceanic, and climate systems.

If you’re an active K-12 teacher who is passionate about nature and the world around us, this is your chance to become a STEM leader in your school and in your community. The nine-credit, stackable, online American Meteorological Society (AMS)-DataStreme Certificate is comprised of a series of AMS-recognized courses that delve into important issues such as extreme weather, the role of water in our global climate system, the major threats to our ecosystem and strategies to mitigate climate change.

Thanks to a continuing partnership with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the world’s most recognized professional society of atmospheric scientists, this certificate program offers you access to the AMS Teacher-Professional mentor network and the opportunity to pursue the AMS Teacher Certification Program (CAT) in conjunction with the DataStreme certificate.

The program provides you with the tools you need to bring near real-time data and resources into your classroom. All of the credits earned can be applied to a Master’s in Education. Best of all, six of the nine program courses are offered tuition-free. AMS also provides an array of low-cost educational resources.

This program is for you if...

  • You are a K-12 teacher seeking to enhance your knowledge of Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and climate systems.
  • You enjoy applying real-time data to analyze and interpret weather and oceanographic patterns.
  • You are interested in incorporating advanced meteorological and oceanographic concepts into your classroom curriculum.
  • You want to gain hands-on experience and professional development through nationally recognized AMS Education Program courses.
  • You aim to become a leader in science education within your school and community.
Locations
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  • Global Online

Credits
Credits
  • 9 Credits for Certificate

What You'll Study

Become a STEM leader in your school and communIn the AMS DataStreme Certificate program, you'll study real-time meteorological and oceanographic data to understand Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and climate systems. The curriculum includes analyzing weather patterns, ocean currents, and climate change through hands-on activities and interactive online resources. You'll also learn to incorporate advanced scientific concepts into your classroom, enhancing your teaching skills and STEM education leadership. The program is designed to provide professional development and practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in educational settings.ty with the AMS DataStreme Certificate. This program provides access to the AMS Teacher-Professional mentor network, empowering you to enhance your knowledge and teaching of Earth's atmospheric, oceanic, and climate systems.

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There are no concentrations for this program.

How You’ll Learn

This program is offered 100% online.

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    What You'll Become

    As a graduate of the AMS DataStreme Certificate program, you'll become a knowledgeable and skilled STEM educator, equipped to integrate advanced meteorological and oceanographic concepts into your teaching. while demonstrating how to use real-time data to engage students. This program can enhance your professional development with STEM and Earth Science education initiatives.

    Career Paths

    • K-12 STEM Educator
    • Science Curriculum Developer
    • Educational Consultant
    • Environmental Science Teacher
    • Meteorology Instructor
    • Climate Science Educator
    • Educational Program Coordinator

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