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Students of Purdue Observing Tornadic Thunderstorms for Research (SPOTTR): Severe Storms Field Work course. This account disseminates announcements related to the course and its activities, in near real-time from the field.
![Summer 2026 www.eaps.purdue.edu
EAPS 43500: Severe Storms Field Work
Real Storms. Real Forecasting. Real Field Work.
[Storm photo]
Description
This 4-week summer course will focus on prediction, field observations, and case study analysis of severe storms. Students will receive instruction in severe storms forecasting, real-time radar interpretation, safe observation of severe storms, and careers in research meteorology.
Students will assist with research data collection using radiosondes, disdrometers, and portable weather stations.
Field work can be physically and mentally challenging. Students should expect to help deploy instruments and operate equipment in difficult conditions.
Students with valid U. S. or Canadian drivers’ licenses are expected to help drive university vehicles.
Details:
Meeting times: MTWRF 9:00-11:00 a.m. 18 May - 12 June 2026
Field trip dates: 30 May - 6 June 2026 (Students may be continually off campus.)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing, plus instructor permission by application only.
Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Additional $250 fee required (refunded if field trip does not occur).
Transportation and lodging are provided for the trip. Students cover food and incidental expenses.
The instructors are committed to inclusive course design. Students requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact instructors as early as possible.
How to apply:
instructors your responses to the following questions:
Why do you want to participate in this course?
What will you contribute to this course?
What do you expect to learn?
How will this course benefit you in your future career?
Admissions decisions will be released by 21 March 2026.
If applications exceed available spots, priority will be given to students who have not previously taken this course.
Questions? Contact the instructors:
Robin Tanamachi,
rtanamachi@purdue.edu
Dan Dawson,
dandawson@purdue.edu
Watch videos from the 2025 class! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nmlxaatao6ckd3bjcnscz5a6/bafkreiec7kd53c7wxefri44nbpxq2upjp2uxzwxhvq56ygkrtuy6hrm3ay)
