Research opportunities are available in the Climate Research Lab for interested students. Please see more information below for undergraduate and graduate students.

Available AY 2026-27 Research Assistant Positions

Undergraduate Assistantships

Multiple grant-funded research assistantships for current WKU undergraduate students are anticipated to be available next academic year in the CRL (2026-2027) in association with multiple active projects. Recruitment will begin this summer. Inquire for more information.

Anticipated New Positions:
1) NSF CLIMBS: focused on winter precipitation
2) NSF CAREER: focused on future model projections
3) KY EPSCoR: focused on building K-6 educational materials 

Graduate Assistantships

The deadline to apply to the graduate program with consideration for funding in AY 26-27 has already past.

For Undergraduate Students

If you are interested in an undergraduate research position in the lab, please email Dr. Suriano to find a time to discuss your interests and how they overlap with the research foci in the CRL. Previous research experience is not necessary. There are opportunities to receive funding for a project (FUSE), or course credit if desired. 

If you are interested in majoring in Meteorology or ESGS, Dr. Suriano is happy to discuss opportunities within these programs with you or put you in touch with the program directors. Further information about Dr. Suriano's teaching.

For Graduate Students

If you are interested in pursuing a Masters degree in Geoscience at WKU, please contact Dr. Suriano via email to discuss how your interests may overlap, and the logistics of applying to the program. Graduate students who work with Dr. Suriano are expected to conduct original research and complete a thesis.