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Comments from our Alumni

I wish I'd attended earlier in my NOAA career, as it would have made learning the ropes of the budget cycle a little easier.

I was consistently amazed at the dialog opportunities with people at such high levels of government.

A unique experience.

It was definitely an intense, high info week. Perfect! Don't change a thing!

This is by far the finest professional meeting I have ever attended in my 23-year career.

I loved the overall commitment to the younger members of our community.

I enjoyed having ample time for Q&A. I believe it is the centerpiece of the program. I also enjoyed the variety of speaking styles.

I really think that the organization of the Colloquium could not have been better.

The Colloquium gave me much more than I expected when I came. There is a plethora of content that I will take with me back to my job and in my entire career.

Excellent content. I have learned so much and many of my thoughts and opinions have really changed or been broadened.

Thank you so much! This has been an extremely rewarding ten days!

 

 

Summer Policy Colloquium
June 1-10, 2008

 The Washington Court Hotel, Washington, DC 20001 

** Limited space available **

What is it?

The AMS Summer Policy Colloquium brings a select group to Washington, D.C. for an intense, ten-day immersion in atmospheric policy. The Colloquium:

  • Provides an overview of policy basics, and how decisions are made governing the course and future of atmospheric science

  • Provides opportunities for participants to meet and dialog with the federal officials, Congressional staffers, and others who make those decisions

  • Surveys current atmospheric policy issues

  • Uses the case study method to explore a limited number of issues, both past and present, in depth and detail

  • Helps participants build skills, experience, and contacts they can use throughout their careers to understand and influence the atmospheric policy process

  • Helps participants gauge their aptitude for and interest in the challenges of matching atmospheric science to national priorities, and scientific program leadership.

Who can attend? Participants include:

  • mid-level federal managers and scientists
  • mid-level private-sector executives
  • university faculty
  • selected graduate students of demonstrated scientific and leadership potential
  • (under exceptional circumstances) undergraduate applications will be considered.

How do I apply?
Total enrollment is limited to 50 participants. Up to 38 paying participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. In addition up to 10 students will be selected and given full financial support on the basis of a national competition sponsored by the Paleoclimate Program, Division of Atmospheric Sciences, National Science Foundation.  Support is also available for up to 2 faculty members from minority serving institutions. Deadline to apply for funding - February 1, 2008.

 
 

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