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Episode 111–This Week's Forecast with Jackie Layer

Penn State Alumni Association Season 6 Episode 111

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In this episode, Jackie Layer '13 EMS shares how childhood weather events sparked a passion that led her to a career in broadcast meteorology. 

Now the Chief Meteorologist at DC News Now, Jackie reflects on her Penn State experience, covering everything from devastating tornado outbreaks to tropical storms, earning her AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation, and the responsibility that comes with keeping communities informed before, during, and after severe weather. 

She also discusses mentoring future meteorologists and why her connection to Penn State remains as strong as ever.

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