Trevor Adams

Trevor Adams is a Lecturer of Meteorology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, holding a dual professional focus on teaching and television weather forecasting. He has a part-time role as a meteorologist for a national media company in Florida, balancing classroom instruction with broadcast meteorology. His career began with a Bachelor of Journalism (1998) from King’s College, followed by a Master’s in Science in Meteorology from Mississippi State University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary.

Adams emphasizes the importance of storytelling in conveying weather information, a skill honed through internships at the Weather Network and his journalism training. His teaching spans institutions like Nova Scotia Community College, Saint Mary’s University, and Mount St Vincent University, where he integrated his educational leadership expertise. He views teaching and broadcasting as interconnected: both aim to provide actionable information for informed decision-making, believing this fosters societal improvement. Despite his current full-time faculty position, he intriguingly mentions a potential pivot to pursuing a medical degree, reflecting his perpetual learner mindset.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Journalism (1998)
• Master of Science in Meteorology (institution not specified)
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership, University of Calgary
• Affiliations:
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (full-time)
• National media company in Florida (part-time)

His career trajectory reveals a blend of academic and applied meteorology, with a strong emphasis on education leadership and interdisciplinary communication. He advocates for lifelong learning, as evidenced by his pursuit of advanced degrees and contemplation of further medical training. Adams’ work environment includes both traditional classrooms (face-to-face and virtual) and TV studios, leveraging green screen technology for weather forecasting.