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Rain Making Bacteria

Land plants generate small air-borne particles called aerosols that contain microorganisms that influence the formation of clouds by their ice nucleation properties.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

M.S. Atmospheric Science / Microbial Aerobiology

Colorado State University – Department of Atmospheric Science

Graduate program at a leading atmospheric science department covering cloud physics, precipitation processes, and biological aerosols — relevant to emerging bioprecipitation research careers.

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Internships

Atmospheric Microbiology Research Intern

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

Undergraduate research opportunity investigating atmospheric and soil microorganisms, including bioprecipitation bacteria, through NSF-funded summer REU programs.

Mentors

Dr. Cindy Morris

Senior Scientist, INRAE / Bioprecipitation Researcher

The world's leading researcher on rain-making bacteria (Pseudomonas syringae) and bioprecipitation.

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Mentorship Network

American Meteorological Society (AMS)

Professional society for atmospheric scientists with mentorship, student programs, and career resources in cloud physics and precipitation.

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Dr. David Sands

Professor Emeritus, Montana State University / Ice Nucleation Scientist

Pioneered research on biological ice nucleation and bacterial precipitation; accessible academic mentor.

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Mentorship Network

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Global professional network for microbiologists with mentorship programs, career resources, and research community connections.

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