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AMS Summer Policy Colloquium

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!

 

AMS Summer Policy Colloquium

June 3-12 2012, AAAS Building
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005

We do have space available for paid participants, enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The AMS Summer Policy Colloquium brings a select group of graduate students and professionals 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?

  • 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.

Application Process for the AMS SPC June 3-12 2012

Additional Information | Register for the Colloquium
Deadline Passed

  • Participation will be limited to no more than 50 participants.
  • Attendance at all sessions is required.
  • Students and faculty members can apply for NSF Funding. Deadline Passed
  • Sessions will take place in the AAAS Building.
  • Hotel room block available at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center.

 

 
 

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