Matthew Howard

mahoward724@hotmail.com ~ 570-267-8572

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
August 2021 – May 2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.81 GPA
Scholarships: James Swift Scholarship, Chelius Family
Scholarship
Awards: Unsung Hero Award, Rising Star Award

EXPERIENCE
Weather or Not Team
January 2024 – Present
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
 Write and speak scientific “nature in the news” stories
 Create features on various topics related to weather and science monthly
 Present short range and long-range forecasts to the public
 Edit various clips and add proper transitions for the 15-minute show

Forecast Shift Leader: Campus Weather Service January

2024 – Present
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
 Lead general forecast discussions for my weekly shifts
 Assign zones and ensure they are completed
 Follow Campus Weather Service’s shift leader rules

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
EMS THON Promotions Liason August 2023 –
EMS Student Council Present
EMS Ambassadors August 2023 –
PSUBAMS Present
EMS Connect August 2023 –
Campus Weather Service (Broadcasting) Present
Campus Weather Service (Forecasting) August 2023 –

Pennsylvania State University, Scranton Campus

Nittany Cub Summer Camp Counselor July 2023 – August
New Student Orientation 2023
Lion Ambassador President June 2022 – August
Scranton Benefiting THON 2023
May 2022 – May 2023
PROJECT & RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Trucking Trauma Lab
 Formulated different routes on which a truck can travel most safely and cost
effectively in a winter storm
 Created routes going south of the storm and the clear route scenario.
 Matthew Howard
mahoward724@hotmail.com ~ 570-267-8572

Hurricane Sherlock Simulation

 Handled the emergency management aspect of the project
 Closed certain roads, issued mandatory evacuations, and protected residents
in this simulation

SKILLS
Technical: MAX, Adobe Premier Pro, Canva, Python, FileZilla, Audacity, Forecasting
Interpersonal: Critical thinking, team building, leadership, time management,
interpersonal communication