Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Meteorologie
Switzerland
Established: 1916
Number of members: 157
President: Michael Sprenger
Purpose & objectives:
- Advance the science of the atmosphere and hydrosphere in Switzerland
- Provide opportunities for exchange and publications
- Advance co-operation on an international level
Main activities:
- Annual Meeting, including scientific presentations and a photo competition; master students are invited for short presentations of their projects
- Events especially arranged for students to introduce employment opportunities outside the academic sector
- Publication of Meteorologische Zeitschrift, together with DMG and ÖGM
- Collaboration with DMG and ÖGM on the triennual conference DACH (conference language German)
This year, a climate and weather coommunication media workshop will take place on 14 September 2017.
Contact information:
Präsident: Michael Sprenger
ETH Zürich
Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima
CHM M 12.3
Universitätstrasse 16
CH-8092 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 633 36 23
E-Mail: michael.sprenger[at]env.ethz.ch