Professionals

Your work makes a difference.

AMS full membership is open to scientists, graduate students, educators, and other professionals in the weather, water, and climate community.

Connect

Join thousands of your peers and colleagues at meetings throughout the country and across the globe, from the Annual Meeting to local meetups. Stay in touch and exchange new ideas through AMS Community. Collaborate on projects, papers, and committees, both online and in person, that make a difference.

Learn

Access cutting-edge research through top-ranking journals and publications, including complimentary subscriptions to the award-winning Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society and Physics Today, and discounts on Weatherwise, the Journal of Geoscience Education, and publications of the American Geosciences Institute.

Share

Let the world know about your work by publishing in our journals or presenting at our meetings. Provide your expertise as a peer reviewer or volunteer editor for our journals. Or reach out in person through Weatherfest and our Education and Policy programs.

Lead

Demonstrate your commitment to the profession and push your community to the next level. Take part in the organization as an editor or peer reviewer or as a member of one of our boards or committees.

Teach

Lead in the classroom, whether you're a K–12 teacher or a college professor, using the authoritative sources and training programs of the AMS Education Program, including online and undergraduate courses and summer workshops created with the National Weather Service and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Advance

Build the career you've always dreamed of. With great networking opportunities, industry-specific job postings, professional development courses, and internationally respected credentials, AMS helps you get ahead while making a difference.

Find the AMS membership that’s right for you

Member

For professionals throughout the weather and climate enterprise who have demonstrable professional or scholarly expertise in the atmospheric or related sciences, technologies, applications, or services, whether or not this expertise is a source of livelihood.

  • A subscription to AMS’s flagship magazine, the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) in print and enhanced digital form, where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Shape the future of the Society by voting in AMS elections
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Discounted certification application and renewal fees for broadcasters and consultants
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Stay current on emerging research and expand technical knowledge by participating in discounted AMS short courses and workshops
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Get a leg up on the competition with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

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Member, Graduate Student

A heavily discounted membership for those who meet the qualifications for Member and are also enrolled at least half-time at an accredited institution of higher learning. The AMS encourages Members who are pursuing a second bachelor’s degree to join this membership class.

  • Enjoy discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings; as a Member, Graduate Student, you are also eligible to apply for student travel grants
  • A subscription to AMS’s flagship magazine, the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) in print and enhanced digital form, where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Shape the future of the Society by voting in AMS elections
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Discounted certification application and renewal fees for broadcasters and consultants
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Stay current on emerging research and expand technical knowledge by participating in discounted AMS short courses and workshops
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Get a leg up on the competition with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

 $20 per year

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Member from Countries with Developing Economies

AMS is pleased to offer membership at a fraction of the regular cost for scientists and other professionals from countries with developing economies. The current list of eligible countries is updated yearly on 1 July.

  • An enhanced digital subscription to AMS’s flagship magazine, the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Shape the future of the Society by voting in AMS elections
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Get a leg up on the competition with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

 $20 per year

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K–12 Teacher

If you are employed full time as a teacher at an elementary, middle, or high school, gain access to the latest weather, water, and climate science resources at a reduced rate by joining AMS as a K–12 Teacher.

  • Your choice: a subscription to Weatherwise, which offers a colorful and nontechnical look at the latest discoveries in meteorology and climatology, or the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) in print and enhanced digital form, where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Stay current on emerging research and expand technical knowledge by participating in discounted AMS short courses and workshops
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Be the first to learn about new weather, water, and climate job opportunities with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

 $65 per year

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Affiliate Member

You may join AMS at a reduced rate if you are already a member of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, Chinese Meteorological Society, Indian Meteorological Society, Meteorological Society of Japan, Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, or the Royal Meteorological Society.

  • An enhanced digital subscription to AMS’s flagship magazine, the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Discounted certification application and renewal fees for broadcasters and consultants
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Stay current on emerging research and expand technical knowledge by participating in discounted AMS short courses and workshops
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Get a leg up on the competition with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

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Member Emeritus

If you have been an AMS member for at least 25 years, and you are at least 70 years old, you may convert your membership to Member Emeritus. This membership category has all the benefits of regular membership and no yearly fee.

  • Your choice: a subscription to the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) in print and enhanced digital form, where you can read weather-related articles, book reviews, and program announcements and learn about upcoming AMS sponsored or cosponsored meetings, symposia, and workshops, or Weatherwise, which offers a colorful and nontechnical look at the latest discoveries in meteorology and climatology
  • A subscription to Physics Today, the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world
  • Shape the future of the Society by voting in AMS elections
  • Access to the AMS Community platform, which allows you to connect and share with other AMS members
  • Greatly reduced subscription rates to our world-class peer-reviewed journals, Weatherwise magazine, and the Journal of Geoscience Education
  • Discounted registration fees for AMS Annual Meetings and specialty meetings
  • Stay current on emerging research and expand technical knowledge by participating in discounted AMS short courses and workshops
  • Enjoy deep discounts and free domestic ground shipping on new and classic titles in the AMS Books collection
  • Learn about new opportunities in your field with priority access to our Online Career Center
  • A subscription to News You Can Use, our biweekly, members-only, electronic newsletter that highlights topics in meteorology and the related sciences from sources around the world
  • Reciprocal memberships with peer organizations, including the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, the Chinese Meteorological Organization, the Indian Meteorological Society, the Meteorological Society of Japan, the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, and the Royal Meteorological Society
  • Complimentary access to the AMS Weather Band website and Community, where weather enthusiasts of all levels can connect, learn, and share.
  • Access to the AMS Career Advising Portal, where members can schedule time with a career adviser and access other career resources

 Free!

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