Workshop for women in atmospheric science (USA)
Atmospheric Science Collaboration and Enriching NeTworks (ASCENT) is a program focusing on women in atmospheric science/meteorology (and related fields) and is designed to initiate positive professional relationships among female faculty of different ranks and postdoctoral researchers. The program consists of a three-day summer workshop with follow-up reunion events at major national meetings.
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July 14, 2010 09:00
to July 16, 2010 17:00 |
| Where | Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA |
| Contact Name | Laura Edwards |
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Dear CLIMLIST,
Dr. Linnea Avallone, Dr. Gannet Hallar, and myself were funded by the NSF ADVANCE to create ASCENT, a program for women in Atmospheric Science and Meteorology.
Atmospheric Science Collaboration and Enriching NeTworks (ASCENT) is a program focusing on women in atmospheric science/meteorology (and related fields) and is designed to initiate positive professional relationships among female faculty of different ranks and postdoctoral researchers. The program consists of a three-day summer workshop with follow-up reunion events at major national meetings. While networking with like-minded women scientists, participants will have the opportunity to be involved in frank discussions to explore specific promising practices toward eliminating the "leaky pipeline", defined by the attrition of women at different stages in their academic careers.
ASCENT is now accepting applications for our 2nd workshop.
Our next workshop will be held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from July 14-16, 2010.
Applications are DUE by MARCH 15.
The program will be open for applications from junior female scientists to participate in the workshop. Twenty junior scientists will be selected each year based on enthusiasm for science, interest in issues related to women in academic and professional settings, and how they contribute to creating a diverse group, as described in their applications. Due to the nature of this networking opportunity, we encourage participation of pre-tenure faculty members, early-career research scientists, and postdoctoral researchers seeking faculty positions.
Apply on-line at: http://www.ascent.dri.edu
This web site will also provide you with more information about the ASCENT program.
Please contact me with any questions, and I hope you can help spread the word to early career women you might know in your departments or offices.
Thanks!
Laura
Laura Edwards
Assistant Research Climatologist
Western Regional Climate Center and
Program for Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications
Desert Research Institute
775-674-7163
laura.edwards@dri.edu
Faculty Senate Vice-Chair 2009-10
