How to Apply for a DataStreme Course

Some quick notes about the Fall 2024 semester:

  • Applications for Fall 2024 will open on June 3 and will be accepted until July 5, 2024.
    • During that period, return to this page to complete the application. Decision notifications will be sent to all applicants on, or shortly after, July 12.
  • All three courses will be offered: Atmosphere, Ocean, and Earth's Climate System.
  • The courses will be completely free (no fees), thanks to support from NOAA.
  • Each course will have up to 35 participants.
  • For alumni: Some aspects of the program have been changed since last year, mostly in regard to the application process and organization of mentors. Please read all notices you receive carefully.

 

If you are interested in participating in a DataStreme course, you will need to complete the DataStreme Enrollment Process. In general, the phases in the DataStreme Enrollment Process are as follows:

  1. Interest Form Phase
    1. Applications aren't open, but you can sign up to be notified when they are
  2. Application Phase
    1. You will need to create an AMS user account and fill out an AMS DataStreme Application Form
  3. Selection Committee Phase
    1. Wait for the Selection Committee to review all applications and notify you of your status
  4. Registration Phase
    1. If selected, you will need to complete the PennWest student registration process

 

We are currently in the Registration Phase

If you applied for the Fall 2024 semester, please check your email inbox (and possibly your spam folder) for the results of the selection process; if you do not see a message from AMS with those results, please contact us at [email protected]. If you are selected to participate this semester, please follow the instructions laid out in that message.

If you missed the Fall 2024 Application Phase window, and would like to be notified when the Application Phase is open for the Spring 2025 semester, please complete the linked form here.

 

If you have any questions about any part of the enrollment process, please contact AMS via email ([email protected]) or phone (202-737-1043) between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern. We look forward to seeing you this Fall!