In a Nutshell: Ryan Fogt
What’s it like to study Earth’s climate, forecast the weather, and train the next generation of meteorologists? Ohio University professor Ryan Fogt has done it all—from researching Antarctica’s past weather patterns to working with students in the Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis. Step inside the lab where OHIO students are learning to predict the weather and better understand the forces shaping our world.
March 19, 2025
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For most of us, weather is what we check on our phones before heading out the door. But for Ryan Fogt, professor of geography and director of the Scalia Laboratory for Atmospheric Analysis at Ohio University, it’s a science, a story, and a way to connect communities—locally and globally.
In this episode of In a Nutshell, Ryan takes us from the often-calm skies of Athens, Ohio, to the extreme cold of Antarctica, where he’s studied the past, present, and future of our planet’s climate. Along the way, he introduces us to Ohio University’s meteorology students, who are sharpening their forecasting skills in the Scalia Lab—a hands-on training ground where they analyze real-time weather patterns, deliver forecasts for Southeast Ohio, and prepare for careers in meteorology and climate science.
Oh, and let’s not forget his boldest adventure: running around the South Pole in jeans and sneakers just to snap the perfect photo before boarding a plane.
Enjoy this inside look at Ryan’s world of weather, climate, and adventure, and see how the next generation of meteorologists is making an impact, right here at OHIO.