Patricia Vollmer is an accomplished meteorologist and educator with a rich history in the field of weather forecasting and numerical weather prediction. She is currently an assistant professor at the United States Air Force Academy, where she has the opportunity to discuss her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated discipline with prospective future meteorologists, Air Force officers, and pilots. Vollmer's journey in meteorology began at Penn State, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. During her undergraduate years, she was inspired by Dr. Jenni Evans, her Dynamics II instructor, who was one of the few female professors she had. After graduation, Vollmer joined the Air Force, where she served in various capacities, including working with Army infantry and working in graduate school. In 2001, Vollmer won the poster award at a satellite conference, a recognition that she found very flattering. After leaving active duty, Vollmer continued to contribute to meteorology through her reserve job and her involvement with the Omaha chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Vollmer returned to full-time work in Colorado, where she continues to contribute to the field of meteorology as an educator and scientist. She has expressed interest in presenting at future Education Symposiums and volunteering for the Weather and Forecasting Committee [2].

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This interview with Patricia Vollmer, conducted by Jinny Nathans on June 4th, 2018, at the Weather and Forecasting/Numerical Weather Prediction Meeting in Denver, Colorado, provides a detailed account of Vollmer's experiences and perspectives as a woman in the field of meteorology. Vollmer discusses her journey from her undergraduate years at Penn State to her current position as an assistant professor at the United States Air Force Academy. She reflects on the impact of having a female professor, Dr. Jenni Evans, during her undergraduate years and how it subconsciously inspired her. Vollmer also shares her experiences in the Air Force, where she noticed the impact of being a woman in a male-dominated field. She talks about her involvement with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), particularly with the Omaha chapter, and how it helped her stay connected with the field while she was a stay-at-home mom. The interview also touches on Vollmer's interest in cloud seeding, her interest in continuing her education once her children are off to college, and her experiences balancing work and family life. She also discusses the impact of leaving active duty and her subsequent return to full-time work in the Air Force, as well as her husband's acceptance into North Carolina State’s PhD program and her feelings of jealousy and inspiration from his experiences. Vollmer also reflects on her involvement with AMS, from her participation in the student chapter during her undergraduate years to her current involvement. She mentions her interest in establishing a Colorado Springs student chapter with the Air Force Academy, despite the fluctuating numbers of meteorology majors at the academy. The interview provides a comprehensive look at Vollmer's career, her experiences as a woman in meteorology, and her perspectives on balancing work and family life. It also offers insights into her involvement with AMS and her aspirations for the future.