Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Meteorologie

Switzerland

Established: 1916
Number of members: 164
Presidents: Peter Stucki and Christina Schnadt Poberaj

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)

Recent news and activities:

Contact information:

Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Meteorologie (SGM)
c/o Dr. Peter Stucki
University of Bern
Oeschger Centre
Hochschulstrasse 4
3012 Bern
Tel. +41 31 684 31 46
E-Mail: sgm-info[at]scnatweb.ch