On June 24, 1992, Earl Droessler interviewed Charles E. Anderson for the American Meteorological Society’s Recorded Interview Project. Charles E. Anderson begins by recalling his entry into the Army Air Corps at the University of Chicago and his work there under Byers, Wolf, Rossby, Reed, and Starr. He then covers the Black Army Air Corps group based at Tuskegee and his service as a squadron weather officer.

On June 25, 1990, Earl Droessler interviewed Dr. Chester Newton at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, for the American Meteorological Society's Tape Recorded Interview Project. Newton discusses his accidental entry into meteorology, beginning as a U.S. Weather Bureau observer in Phoenix in 1939, and his subsequent career trajectory. He reflects on his wartime service as an aviation cadet trained in meteorology at the University of Chicago, his forecasting duties in India, and his post-war academic achievements, including a Ph.D.

On March 13, 1990, James Fankhauser and Melvyn Shapiro interviewed Dr. Chester W. Newton at the NOAA Research Laboratories in Boulder, Colorado, for the American Meteorological Society and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's Tape Recorded Interview Project. The interview explores Newton's early education across Alabama, California, and Arizona, leading to his initial engagement with meteorology through a Weather Bureau position.

Chet Ropelewski is a meteorologist who began his career in an unconventional way. Unlike many of his peers who developed an interest in meteorology from a young age, Ropelewski's initial interest was in geology and geophysics. He pursued a bachelor's degree in physics, which he completed in June 1964. However, he soon realized that he did not enjoy modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics. Ropelewski's career path took a turn when he received a draft letter from his draft board shortly after his graduation.

Chris Landsea is a prominent meteorologist who has made significant contributions to the field of hurricane research. He began his career as a graduate student at Colorado State University in 1988, where he had the opportunity to work with the renowned scientist, Dr. Bill Gray. During his time as a student, Landsea had the unique opportunity to fly into hurricanes for research purposes. His first flight was into Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, which turned out to be the strongest hurricane ever observed at the time.

On April 29, 2013, Richard A. Anthes interviewed Dr. Clifford Jacobs for the National Center for Atmospheric Research Oral History Project at the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters. Dr. Jacobs reflects on his early interest in science, particularly inspired by Jacques Cousteau’s invention of the aqualung, and his experiences in scuba diving and mechanical projects during his youth. He recounts his academic journey, obtaining a mathematics degree and a master’s in oceanography at Texas A&M, followed by a Ph.D.

Clifford Mass is a renowned meteorologist who has had a significant impact on the field of atmospheric sciences. He has had a long and illustrious career, during which he has worked with some of the most influential figures in the field, including Carl Sagan, Steve Schneider, and Dick Reed. Mass began his career at Cornell, where he worked with Carl Sagan on a numerical model of the Martian atmosphere. This work resulted in his first publication, which was published in the Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences.

Dan Keyser is a distinguished meteorologist who began his career at an early age through an unpaid internship as a meteorological technician at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia between 1964 and 1971. His interest in weather was sparked in fifth grade when his teacher introduced a weather unit to the class. Keyser attended Penn State from 1971 through 1981, earning a B.S. in 1975, M.S. in 1977, and Ph.D. in 1981. During his time at Penn State, Rick Anthes was his adviser for all three degrees and had a profound influence on his career.

Daniel Gilford is an atmospheric scientist who has had a lifelong fascination with the power and impact of hurricanes. His interest in meteorology was sparked by his personal experiences with hurricanes in Florida during the 2004 hurricane season, when he was just fifteen years old. He vividly recalls the awe-inspiring power of Hurricane Jean, which caused a tree to crash down near his home. Gilford pursued his interest in meteorology at Florida State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree [3].

In this interview from November 1992 to January 1993, conducted by Paul Frenzen at the University of Chicago, Professor Dave Fultz recounts his life and career in meteorology and atmospheric science. Fultz discusses his early years, including time spent in Albania, where his father directed the Albanian Vocational School. He details the international and technical influences that shaped his education, noting his high school and undergraduate experiences in Chicago and his scholarship-supported studies at the University of Chicago.