NCAR

NCAR Undergraduate Leadership Workshop
National Center for Atmospheric Research

June 15 - 19, 2009       Boulder, Colorado
UCAR
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2009 Program Announcement [.DOC] [.PDF]

The color brochure contains a complete description of the workshop.

2009 Application [.DOC] [.PDF]

Download and complete this form to register for the workshop.

2009 Additional Information

Program, Travel, & Lodging Details [.DOC] [.PDF]

Travel Form [.DOC] [.PDF]

Preliminary Questionnaire [.DOC] [.PDF]

Sample Program (Click here.)

Information about the workshop that was held in 2008.

 

In June 2009, NCAR will host the eighth annual Undergraduate Leadership Workshop with the purpose of informing students about exciting research and career opportunities in the atmospheric and related sciences. The five-day program will establish informal dialogue between students and research scientists as the students explore the laboratories, instrumentation, and computing facilities that support studies on weather, climate change, solar dynamics, the Sun-Earth system, and impacts of severe weather and climate change on societies around the world.

Benefits to the student and the university:

  • Gain insight into the breadth of research topics in the atmospheric and related sciences while learning about NCAR’s collaborative role in university research that positively impacts society.

  • Become well-informed about opportunities for graduate and postdoctoral studies in the atmospheric science community of member and affiliate universities of UCAR, the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.

  • Acquire insight into the many ways scientists serve in leadership roles, and learn to act as a leader by communicating the workshop experiences to other students at your sponsoring university.

  • Enrich students’ experiences by linking undergraduate studies to important examples of current research and careers in the sciences.

  • Strengthen students’ commitments to continue studies in the sciences through graduate school.

 

How to apply:

Science department chairs of UCAR member and affiliate universities and colleges are invited to nominate one student leader in junior standing to represent their university. NCAR will fund students’ expenses while attending the workshop in Boulder, Colorado. The costs of traveling to and from Boulder must be covered by the academic institution. Criteria for nomination may include demonstrated interest in atmospheric and related sciences, academic excellence, aptitude for research, and potential to gain from the experience. Nominations must be received by March 6, 2009. NCAR will select up to 20 participants by March 27, 2009. Application forms and additional information can be found on http://www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/ulw/, or call Tim Barnes (303) 497-1169 (E-mail tbarnes@ucar.edu).

Comments from participants in the 2008 workshop :

I feel as though I am more prepared after this workshop than before to take on such a career,…

Stefan Cecelski, Millersville University of PA

I learned a lot at this conference, but I think the asset I gained is motivation to work toward my goals and make positive changes to the world.

Drew Polley, Washington State University

It has given me a better understanding of the definition of a leader.

Alex Jacques, Lyndon State College

Overall, ULW was an unforgettable experience filled with unforgettable people and I will always look back on it with fond memories.

Kristen Yeager, Cornell University

I’m definitely more excited than ever about research opportunities in atmospheric science.

Sarah Strazzo, UC - Davis

…this workshop has made me want to really get involved with more research…the SOARS protégés were really helpful in describing how they picked the [graduate] schools they wanted to attend

Nicole Grossberg, University of Houston

…we got a chance to discuss the work that we’re…doing, as well the increasing interdisciplinary work now being incorporated within meteorology.

Kim Hoogewind, Central Michigan University

This workshop really opened my eyes to the opportunities available for research.

Tyler McCandless, Penn State University

This week has allowed me to learn about different areas or paths that I can take for my career.

Vanessa Pearce, University of North Dakota