AMS/UCAR Jointly Sponsored Opportunities
The following two opportunities are jointly sponsored by the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR):
AMS/UCAR
2001 Summer Policy Colloquium
June 3 through 12, 2001
Do you find Washington policy-making fascinating? Would you like to understand how the process works? Do you think you might be interested in an atmospheric science policy career?
The AMS/UCAR Summer Policy Colloquium will bring a select group of meteorologists to Washington, D.C., for an intense, ten-day immersion in how atmospheric policy is made. This is an opportunity to learn the policy process, meet and network with policy makers from the executive and legislative branches, and determine whether a career in the field would be of interest.
WHEN: From June 3-12, 2001, the AMS Atmospheric Policy Program and the University Consortium for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) will conduct a public policy Colloquium in Washington for students and mid-career meteorologists in the public and private sectors on how decisions are made affecting the atmospheric and other sciences, and survey current atmospheric policy issues.
Much of the Colloquium will use the case study method of learning and dialogue. Case studies will primarily involve issues in atmospheric and related sciences and services. Case studies will consist of an overview and initial discussion, brief personal perspectives from a panel of players in the case in question, and a dialogue among the panelists and the Colloquium participants.
Participants will include graduate students (and a few truly exceptional upper level undergraduates), as well as university faculty, midlevel managers, scientists, and working meteorologists. It is expected that most paying participants will be working in meteorology or related sciences. However, those in public policy interested in atmospheric issues are also welcome to apply.
Fees, which include all course materials, a daily continental breakfast and lunch, and one banquet, are $4,000 for federal and private sector employees, as well as university faculty. Student participants will be selected competitively and will have all fees waived and travel and subsistence expenses paid by the Colloquium sponsors.
HOW TO APPLY: All student applications are due by March 10, 2001. Paying participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis (so space may fill early) but in any case must have applications in no later than the same date. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than April 1, 2001. For more information on the Colloquium, visit the AMS web site at www.ametsoc.org/AMS/atmospolicy/colloquiumsummer2001.html.
2001-2002 American Meteorological Society
Congressional Science Fellowship
For those scientists who would like to make a contribution to public policy by working on Capitol Hill, the AMS Congressional Science Fellowship allows you to spend a year working as a legislative assistant to contribute your scientific expertise to a member of Congress or a congressional committee. Each fellow is free to choose where he or she will work within the Congress and will spend the year with over 30 fellows from other professional societies. A stipend of $47,000 is provided and up to $10,000 for moving, travel, and other expenses.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the atmospheric or related sciences, be a member of AMS (or applying), be a U.S. citizen, and be comfortable working with people from diverse professional backgrounds and under demanding deadlines. Federal employees are not eligible.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications are due to the AMS by MARCH 1, 2001. Visit the AMS web site to see application details or call Doug Stone at the AMS (202) 682-9006 or e-mail stone@dc.ametsoc.org for an application. For more information on the fellowship, visit the AMS web site at www.ametsoc.org/AMS/atmospolicy/2001congressionalfellow.html.
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