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Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research Symposium, March 13-20, 2010
Description:
DISCCRS V
Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium
http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf
March 13 – 20, 2010
Tonto National Forest, AZ
Application Deadline
August 31, 2009
The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced discourse), connects natural and social scientists engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. A report and list of participants from the most recent symposium is available at http://disccrs.org/reports/DISCCRS_IV_Symposium_Report.pdf
During the week-long symposium invited participants will present and discuss their research, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Confirmed mentors include Julia E. Cole (University of Arizona), Jonathan T. Overpeck (University of Arizona), Billie L. Turner (Arizona State University), and David A. Randall (Colorado State University). Program Officers from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will also be on site.
Eligibility: PhD requirements completed April 1, 2007 – July 31, 2009.
Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. Selection will favor applicants who plan to engage in interdisciplinary research careers in any subject within or relevant to climate change, its impacts and solutions. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, humanities, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, we welcome applicants from all countries who are interested in learning about the U.S. research system and connecting with U.S. researchers. The goal is to have a diverse group of scholars who are representative of the U.S. Population and connected to a gloabal network of climate scholars.
Symposium Application instructions:
http://disccrs.org/symphelp.html
Register your PhD dissertation and find other recent climate change dissertations: (over 900 PhDs have added their dissertation abstract on climate change to this database).
http://disccrs.org/register.html
Electronic newsletter: with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations.
Public webpage: includes the Ph.D. Dissertation Registry, symposium application instructions, numerous career resources for students and early career scholars.
http://disccrs.org/
Society Sponsors: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE.
Organizers: Ronald B. Mitchell, University of Oregon; Jennifer R. Marlon, University of Oregon; C. Susan Weiler*, Whitman College; and Ruth A. Ladderud, Whitman College.
- Weiler’s contribution to this project is supported through her current position with the National Science Foundation.
Funding: U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through grants to the University of Oregon (R.B. Mitchell, Lead PI) and Whitman College (P.H. Yancey, Substitute PI). Support from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is pending.
Contact: info@disscrs.org
