The Northern Hail Project
The Northern Hail Project (NHP) was founded in 2022 at Western University with financial support from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, the NSERC Alliance - Mitacs Accelerate Grants program, and Western University’s Strategic Priorities fund.
Together with the Northern Tornadoes Project and the new Northern Mesonet Project , the Northern Hail Project falls under the umbrella of the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory, which undertakes the collection of data, documentation of events, and pursuit of research that enhances our understanding of severe convective storms and their impacts, and allows the development of innovative techniques and tools.
The Northern Hail Project aims to improve knowledge of damaging hail storms and the detection of hail occurrence across Canada. The project will also endeavour to improve severe convective storm prediction, mitigate against harm to people and property, and investigate future implications due to climate change.
Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory Internship Program - Application now open
The Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL) Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for students passionate about atmospheric science, severe weather, GIS, engineering, computer science, and field research. Our program is designed to provide hands-on experience and research skills through three specialized internships, each focusing on different aspects of severe weather in Canada. The internships are ideal for students looking to gain practical field experience or delve into research on severe weather phenomena like tornadoes and hail.
CSSL Field Internship: Tornadoes
For students intrigued by tornadoes, this internship offers a field-based experience that focuses on post-event forensic analysis of tornado damage. This internship is based in London, ON.
CSSL Field Internship: Hail
For students intrigued by hail events, this internship offers a field-based experience that focuses on hailstorm chasing and data collection. This internship is based in Olds, AB.
CSSL Research Internship
The Research Internship is designed for those interested in the analytical side of severe weather studies. Interns will work closely with CSSL scientists on data analysis, modeling, and research projects related to severe weather patterns and impacts. This internship is based in London, ON.
Compensation: $10,000 CAD
Length: 17 weeks from May 5 - August 29, 2025
Note that applications open on December 2, 2024; and the deadline for applications is January 27, 2025.
We are located at
Amit Chakma Engineering Building (ACEB), Room 4470
Western Engineering, Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 3K7
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