NCAR

NCAR Undergraduate Leadership Workshop
National Center for Atmospheric Research

June 16 - 20, 2008       Boulder, Colorado
UCAR

2007 Participants

2008 Program Announcement [.DOC] [.PDF]

The color brochure contains a complete description of the workshop.

2008 Application [.DOC] [.PDF]

Download and complete this form to register for the workshop.

2008 Additional Information

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

Travel Form [.DOC] [.PDF]

Preliminary Questionnaire [.DOC] [.PDF]

2008 Photo Release Form [.DOC] [.PDF]

Sample Program (Click here.)

Information about the workshop that was held in 2007.

 

In June 2008, NCAR will host the seventh 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 February 29, 2008. NCAR will select up to 20 participants by March 21, 2008. 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 2007 workshop :

My experiences at NCAR are helping me determine what I'd like to pursue after graduation.

Caroline Normile, University of Virginia

This program truly provides an opportunity to see the incredible variety of atmospheric research at NCAR and in the surrounding community.

Joseph Picca, University of Oklahoma

This week at NCAR was not only a chance to meet top scientists and learn about their projects, but also to learn about how they interact with each other and take on different roles of leadership.

Lan Ma, University of California, Berkeley

I am extremely grateful and pleased with the entire event! After having participated, I'm determined to work in the atmospheric field.

Yaika Echevarría Román, Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico

During this program, I became more comfortable with my role as a leader, after hearing word of affirmation from those who I truly respect.

Kai Hally-Rosendahl, UCSD/SIO

I realize now [that people of] all different educational backgrounds and paths can apply their knowledge and skills to atmospheric studies and research.

Erica Hill, Texas A&M

The highlights of the week were meeting some great fellow students, making great connections with scientists at NCAR/UCAR, and learning a lot about how to be a good leader as a scientist.

Norman Shippee, Plymouth State University

It is inspiring to be surrounded by so many dedicated and hardworking people, especially my ULW peers

Chris Schaffer, Iowa State University