Valparaiso University - Meteorology Program

06/01/2026

05/22/2026

Check out this year's SORCE article, featuring quotes from meteorology majors Eli Conklin and Evan Gustafson who won first place for undergraduate posters!

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our senior geography, meteorology, and environmental science award winners! We are so proud of you! 🎉🌎🧭⛈️

Geography: Korbin Opfer
Meteorology: Hannah Kostka
Environmental Science: Emma Depa

05/01/2026

We had several meteorology and geography students present their undergraduate research projects at SORCE yesterday! We recognize all of the dedication, curiosity, and hard work these students put into their projects. A big congratulations to Eli Conklin and Evan Gustafson for receiving first prize for undergraduate posters for their work titled "Evaluating Impact-Based Warning Guidelines for Tornado Emergency Issuance" 🎉

You all make us so proud! 🤎💛

04/28/2026

One week ago we hosted our annual MET Field Day! Over 350 elementary school students came to campus to participate in activities to learn about climate, weather, and geography. We loved teaching the next generation of scientists! We are also so thankful to all of our volunteers for making this possible 🤎💛 until next year! ⛈️🌡️🌪️🌎⛰️

04/26/2026

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎 the campus ozone garden is thanks to efforts by our very own, Dr. Barber! May we all do something every day for the protection of our planet, which in turn, protects us! 🤎💛

Today is Earth Day! At Valparaiso University, caring for our planet is part of how we learn, research, and serve — from environmental studies in the classroom to the stewardship of places like our campus ozone garden and the natural landscapes of Northwest Indiana.

From nearby protected areas to the shores of Lake Michigan and the national parks just to our north, the world around us reminds us why this work matters. Together, we can help protect and sustain the planet we all share.

04/21/2026

04/09/2026

to the CUSP-ARR Project! 27 meteorology majors launched 36 weather balloons in Jan. and Feb.🎈We were even joined by 3 alums, 5 high school students, and our very own President Brian Konkol! We had so much fun launching in all weather conditions, including snow and -25°F wind chills, to support atmospheric river research and our local NWS offices! ❄️🌬️

01/23/2026

We launched our first weather balloon for IOP1 of the CUSP-ARR project! We are launching in coordination with atmospheric river reconnaissance flights. We are also sending our data to the National Weather Service. Lots of excitement for the first launch and the wind taking the radiosonde 🌬️ our students will be launching tomorrow and Saturday in bitter temperatures. Stay warm Beacons!!