Being a Member of UCAR means being a part of a community that helps shape the future direction of the atmospheric and related sciences both nationally and internationally. Virtually all of the major research universities of North America are members of UCAR; there are 73 of these currently, all of them with Ph.D.-granting programs in the atmospheric or related sciences. Additionally, 21 undergraduate and masters' degree granting institutions have official ties through UCAR's Academic Affiliates Program. Both the members and the affiliates appoint representatives to UCAR, who serve as important links between the research and teaching communities and UCAR and its programs. In addition, Members and Affiliates serve on governance and advisory committees that help shape the course of UCAR and its services to the universities.

Beyond these formal mechanisms, UCAR serves the community as a networking resource, as an education resource and as a focal point for planning. Through its advocacy activities, UCAR alerts members to legislative and budget issues that may affect them, educates members of Congress on scientific problems and their societal impacts, and, at times, lobbies on behalf of broad community interests.

See our interactive map of member and affiliate institutions in the U.S.		List of Member Universities		2009 Meeting: 13 - 14 Oct. Tue., Wed. Boulder, CO
		List of Member Representatives
		Member Committees
		Role of Member Representatives
		Archives of Past Meetings
		How to Apply for Membership

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