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Seminars

2024-08-06T17:20:59Z

Astansfield: Added AGU webinars archive link

'''Seminars''' offer a platform to exchange knowledge and share advancements with a community. While workshops often emphasize interactivity, these presentations still foster discussion via questions and feedback. Beyond the presentations, these events promote networking activities, especially following the presentation when the audience and speaker can connect over the shared knowledge base. While in-person seminars are often held at local universities or institutions, virtual seminars (webinars) and hybrid seminars are becoming more ubiquitous and accessible.

= Virtual Scientific Seminar Series =

* [https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/star/NOAAScienceSeminars.php National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Science Seminar Series]: Broad assortment of presentations with varying interests and scope, typically with one or more presentations a week
* [https://www2.acom.ucar.edu/seminars National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Atmospheric Chemistry Observations & Modeling (ACOM) Seminars]: Hybrid seminar series hosted out of Boulder, Colorado
* [https://www.mmm.ucar.edu/events/seminar National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Mesoscale & Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Seminars]: Hybrid seminar series hosted out of Boulder, Colorado
* [https://www.cgd.ucar.edu/events/seminar National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Seminars]: Hybrid seminar series hosted out of Boulder, Colorado
* [https://www2.hao.ucar.edu/hao-news-events/upcoming-events National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) High Altitude Observatory (HAO) Colloquium]: Hybrid seminar series hosted out of Boulder, Colorado
* [https://www.neonscience.org/science-seminars-and-data-skills-webinars National Ecological Observatory Network Science Seminar Series]: Monthly seminars about ecology and climate change- requires registration, though recordings are available for most talks
* [https://facss.mit.edu/archive.html Frontiers in Atmospheric Chemistry Seminar Series (FACCS)]: Semester-based seminars highlighting new/unpublished results from junior and senior faculty, typically twice a month '''(currently on hiatus)'''

= Skill-Based Seminar Series =
* [https://www.neonscience.org/science-seminars-and-data-skills-webinars National Ecological Observatory Network Data Skills Webinars]: Hosted several times throughout the year with typically specialized topics (e.g., biorepositories, aquatic sensors) in the fields of ecology and climate change
* [https://www.training.nih.gov/plan-for-success/skills/well-being-and-resilience/brs-series/#how-to-attend The National Institutes of Health Becoming a Resilient Scientist series]: Both virtual and in-person workshops with topics including self-advocacy, managing mentoring relationships, and habit-building

= Recordings of Past Seminars =

* [https://connect.agu.org/atmosphericsciences/as-resources/ec-seminar American Geophysical Union (AGU) Early Career Seminars]: Recordings of seminars presented by early career scientists
* [https://www.usda.gov/oce/energy-and-environment/climate/seminar-series United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Climate Change Science Seminar Series]: Twelve seminars connecting agriculture and the implications of climate change
* [https://www.youtube.com/@ncaratmosphericchemistryob7375 National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Atmospheric Chemistry Observations & Modeling (ACOM) Seminars]: YouTube channel with >200 videos of past seminars NCAR ACOM seminars

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Ihm2Mh3MZ5NP6VY7q1dUkbR9aZjjjSU American Geophysical Union (AGU) Webinars Archive]: Recordings of hundreds of past seminars hosted by AGU. Seminar topics cover a broad range of topics across all AGU sessions, including research seminars, DEI, professional development, and more.

= Make the Most out of Seminars =

Seminars can vary by audience engagement and technical depth, but while each seminar is different, there are a few general guidelines on improving your experience.

* '''Pick your seminar wisely:''' There are several reasons to join a seminar, whether it's to learn scientific advances in your field, learn about a different field, identify potential collaborators, or any other number of reasons, seminars are valuable opportunities for expanding your knowledge and professional development. However, seminars can be time and energy intensive. When considering whether to attend a seminar, consider-
** Is it relevant to your career goals or interests?
** Is it a networking opportunity?
** Will you need to prepare anything before the seminar?
** Will it be recorded? ''(This is particularly important if there are time constraints involved.)

* '''Take notes:''' Whether you're noting down topics, summaries, or citations for papers, note taking will help you stay engaged with the material.

* '''As questions:''' Depending on the theme of seminar, questions are an opportunity to clarify an understanding or ask for more information. With skill-based seminars, audience questions can be key to help guide discussions.

* '''Follow up:''' Following up is especially important if networking is one of your goals and can be done either in person or via email. If this person's work is particularly interesting, you can use this time to connect it with your own work, or privately ask questions that didn't suit the open questions time held during the seminar. Even followup emails thanking the speaker are welcome.

Undergraduate Scholarships

2024-08-02T19:34:04Z

Astansfield: Added DOE CCI program

= Undergraduate Scholarships, Fellowships, and Internships =

Scholarships, fellowships, and internships for undergraduates provide financial support and practical experience to help students advance their education and career goals. Scholarships typically offer financial aid based on academic or other achievements, fellowships provide funding and professional development opportunities often in research or public service, and internships offer hands-on work experience in a student's field of study, often bridging the gap between academic learning and professional employment.

Below is a list specially curated by the AGU Atmospheric Science committee for undergraduate students in the field.

== National Science Foundation (NSF) ==
=== Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) program ===
[https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu NSF REU Program] - The NSF REU program funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students in various fields of science, engineering, and education, providing them with hands-on research experience at REU Sites across the U.S. and abroad.

== US Department of Energy (DOE) ==
=== Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program ===
[https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli DOE SULI Program] - The SULI program encourages undergraduates to pursue STEM careers by providing research experiences at DOE laboratories. Interns work with scientists or engineers on projects supporting the DOE mission, with opportunities available for 10-week summer or 16-week semester terms.

=== Scholars Program ===
[https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/ DOE Scholars Program] - This program offers opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, and postgraduates to gain hands-on experience and explore career options at the DOE, including positions in science, engineering, and policy-making.

=== Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships ===
[https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/undergraduates.html DOE Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships] - DOE provides various internship and fellowship opportunities for undergraduates to participate in cutting-edge research and development activities at DOE facilities.

=== Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) program ===
[https://orise.orau.gov/mlef/ DOE MLEF Program] - The MLEF program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience with the DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy. The program aims to improve opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM fields.

=== Community College Internships (CCI) program ===
[https://science.osti.gov/wdts/cci DOE Community College Internships] - Opportunity for community college students to complete a 10-week internship over the summer or during a semester at a DOE lab.

== National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ==
=== Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship ===
[http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship NOAA Hollings Scholarship] - This scholarship provides undergraduates with academic assistance and a paid summer internship at NOAA facilities to gain practical experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, and policy.

== National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ==
=== Opportunities for undergrads ===
[https://science.nasa.gov/learn/learner-opportunities/#undergrad NASA Opportunities for Undergrads] - NASA offers various opportunities for undergraduates, including internships, scholarships, and research programs in fields related to space and earth sciences.

=== Internships ===
[https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/ NASA Internships] - NASA internships provide students with the opportunity to work alongside scientists and engineers to gain valuable experience and contribute to NASA's mission.

== US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) ==
=== Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) ===
[https://www.nrl.navy.mil/careers/students/nreip/ NRL NREIP] - NREIP provides college students with research internships at the NRL, offering opportunities to work on projects in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines.

== American Meteorological Society (AMS) ==
=== Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships ===
[https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-freshman-undergraduate-scholarship/ AMS Freshman Undergraduate Scholarships] - These scholarships support students entering their first year of undergraduate study in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

=== Senior Named Scholarships ===
[https://www.ametsoc.org/index.cfm/ams/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-senior-named-scholarships/ AMS Senior Named Scholarships] - These scholarships recognize outstanding undergraduate students entering their final year of study in atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences.

== United States Geological Survey (USGS) ==
=== Cooperative Summer Fellowship Programs ===
[https://www.usgs.gov/youth-and-education-in-science/cooperative-summer-fellowship-programs USGS Cooperative Summer Fellowship Programs] - These programs offer students the opportunity to participate in research projects at USGS facilities, focusing on earth sciences and related fields.

== The Barry Goldwater Scholarship ==
[https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/ Barry Goldwater Scholarship] - This prestigious scholarship supports undergraduates in their pursuit of research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

== Astronaut Scholarship Foundation ==
=== Astronaut Scholarship Program ===
[https://www.astronautscholarship.org/scholarshipprogram.html Astronaut Scholarship Program] - The program provides scholarships to outstanding students in STEM fields, with the goal of advancing scientific knowledge and exploration.

== Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) ==
=== STEM Programs for undergraduates from the IBP’s Pathways to Science ===
[https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx IBP Pathways to Science] - Pathways to Science offers a comprehensive listing of STEM programs, including scholarships, fellowships, and internships, aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields.

== General Advice ==
=== Ten simple rules for getting the most out of a summer laboratory internship ===
[https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005606 Ten Simple Rules for Getting the Most Out of a Summer Laboratory Internship] - This article provides practical advice for students on how to maximize their learning and professional growth during a summer laboratory internship.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

2024-07-24T21:16:25Z

Astansfield: Added page on postdoctoral fellowships

[https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/professional-development/becoming-a-postdoc/what-is-a-postdoc.html Postdoctoral fellowships] are job opportunities for those who have finished their PhD or will finish their PhD before starting the appointment. These fellowships are typically awarded for 2-3 years of work on a specific project, and in many cases, the applicant must write a proposal of the project they want to complete during the fellowship period. Many different organizations sponsor postdoctoral fellowships and awards, and they all have different application procedures, requirements, and due dates. These fellowships are often very competitive. A list of postdoctoral fellowships and awards related to atmospheric science are listed below.

== U.S. Government Organizations ==

* [https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/atmospheric-geospace-sciences-postdoctoral National Science Foundation (NSF) Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship]: 2-year postdoc fellowships where applicants write their own research proposal to work with a mentor at a university of their choice. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
* [https://cpaess.ucar.edu/cgc National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate & Global Change (C&GC) Postdoctoral Program]: 2-year postdoc fellowships where applicants write their own research proposal to work with an [https://cpaess.ucar.edu/cgc-postdocs-hosts eligible university host]. Applications are usually due in late January.
* [https://edec.ucar.edu/advanced-study-program/postdoctoral-fellowship-program National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Advanced Study Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Program]: 2-year postdoc fellowships where applicants write their own research proposal to work with scientists at NCAR. Fellows develop research projects in collaboration with NCAR scientists and engineers, but all are expected to choose their own research directions and are responsible for the design and conduct of their projects. Applications are typically due in October.
* [https://npp.orau.org/applicants/index.html National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Postdoctoral Program]: 1-3 year postdoc awards where applicants apply to open research opportunities at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or a NASA-affiliated research institute. Deadlines are March 1, July 1, and November 1 every year. Applicants may only submit one application for one research opportunity per application cycle.
** [https://science.nasa.gov/learn/learner-opportunities/#postdoc More NASA Postdoctoral programs]
* [https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/postdocs.html Department of Energy (DOE) Postdoctoral Fellowships]: Opportunities at DOE national labs or federal research facilities. Due dates vary.
* [https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/rap/nrc-research-associateship-programs National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine National Research Council (NRC) Research Associateship Program]: Opportunities across a variety of [https://ra.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Programs.aspx sponsoring agencies]. Applicants must find a research opportunity they want to pursue and contact the proposed research advisor in the opportunity to discuss potential projects and funding availability. Applications are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.
* [https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/index.cfm Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Postdoctoral Research Program]: Appointments of up to 4 years at different EPA centers throughout the U.S.
* [https://nrl.asee.org/ Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Postdoc Program]: 1-3 year awards at a number of Naval R&D centers and labs. Applicants should view the open opportunities on the website and then contact the research facility or host listed in the opportunity to develop a research proposal with them. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
* [https://www.usgs.gov/centers/mendenhall-research-fellowship-program Unites States Geological Survey (USGS) Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program]: Open research opportunities are listed on the website. Applicants should reach out to the listed contact person on the opportunity to develop a research proposal with them. Application deadlines vary.
* [https://cires.colorado.edu/award-programs/visiting-fellows-program Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Visiting Fellows Program]: 2-year postdoc fellowships to work on a proposal written by the applicant. It is suggested to reach out to a sponsor at CIRES to prepare your application with. Applications are typically due in early January.
* [https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/ford-foundation-postdoctoral-fellowships Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships]: 1 year postdoc award for a full-time research appointment at nonprofit institutes of higher education or research in the U.S., including universities, museums, libraries, government or national laboratories, privately sponsored nonprofit institutes, government chartered nonprofit research organizations, and centers for advanced study. Applications are typically due in December.
* [https://cimes.princeton.edu/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-and-research-scientist-program Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System Postdoctoral Program]: This program is a collaboration between the AOS Program at Princeton University and NOAA-GFDL. Applicants propose their own research project in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences and are strongly encouraged to contact GFDL and Princeton University scientists prior to application. Applications are typically due in December.
* [https://cicoes.uw.edu/education/postdoc-program/ Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies Postdoc Program]: 1-2 fellowships to work with scientists at CICOES, the University of Washington, the University of Alaka Fairbanks, and Oregon State University. Positions are not tied to an existing project but based on the applicant’s research proposal. Applications are typically due in January.

== Universities ==

* [https://sustainability.stanford.edu/about-school/dei/postdoctoral-resources/postdoctoral-fellowship-program Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program]: This fellowship will support outstanding scholars in the fields of Earth, oceans, energy, and civil and & environmental engineering, as well as other emerging fields under the umbrella of sustainability. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to potential faculty mentors in the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability whose research aligns with their interests.
* [https://stanfordsciencefellows.stanford.edu/apply Stanford Science Fellows]: Candidates are sought who intend to pursue experimental and/or theoretical research in any natural science discipline. All applications will be evaluated by a committee of Stanford faculty from departments across the natural sciences. Each applicant is encouraged to use their research statement to identify faculty members with whom they wish to collaborate. Appointments are for 3 years and applications are typically due in October.
* [https://ibes.brown.edu/opportunities/postdoctoral-researchers Institute at Brown for Environment and Society Voss Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship]: Each year, IBES seeks candidates for distinguished postdoctoral positions in any field of study relevant to environmental research. Voss Postdoctoral Research Associates conduct independent research, and are mentored by one or more IBES faculty. These faculty have expertise in a wide variety of disciplines: Anthropology, Biogeochemistry, Climate Modeling, Ecology, Economics, Environmental History, Epidemiology, Hydrology, and Sociology.
* [https://neukom.dartmouth.edu/funding/faculty/postdoctoral-fellows Dartmouth Neukom Institute for Computational Science Postdoctoral Fellows]: Neukom Fellows are interdisciplinary 2-3 year positions for recent PhDs whose research interests or practice cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, and has some computational component. Neukom Fellows will be mentored by faculty in two departments at Dartmouth College, take up residence in one department, and will teach one seminar course each year on a subject of their interest. Applications due in December.
* [https://igpp.ucsd.edu/greenfoundation/application Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Green Foundation Postdoctoral Appointments]: 1-2 year awards, supported by funding from the Green Foundation for Earth Sciences. Before submitting an application, applicants should contact potential IGPP mentors to find out if they have a suitable project.
* [https://lamont.columbia.edu/about/postdoctoral-fellowships Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Postdoctoral Fellowships in Earth, Environmental, and Climate Sciences]: Applicants submit research proposals for 2 year postdoc awards. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential mentors at Lamont as early as possible to discuss the possibility of working with them. Applications are typically due in November.
* [https://www.climate.columbia.edu/postdoctoral-research-program Columbia Climate School Postdoc Research Program]: Successful postdoctoral candidates are matched with Principal Investigators and mentors from across the Climate School, including the Climate School’s research centers and programs, the Lamont-Doherty’s Earth Observatory, Columbia University Medical Center, and other affiliated schools and departments. Proposals may suggest participating in, contributing to, or extending existing multidisciplinary Climate School projects. Candidates are also encouraged to develop new, innovative projects that connect Climate School expertise. In addition to submitting the application and proposal, candidates are encouraged to identify and contact their desired multidisciplinary mentoring team, i.e., two or more senior faculty members or research scientists/scholars at Columbia University with whom they would like to work during their appointment.
* [https://scripps.ucsd.edu/postdocs/program Scripps Institutional Postdoctoral Program]: Applicants should reach out to potential mentors at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography before applying.
* [https://www.whoi.edu/what-we-do/educate/postdoctoral/postdocs-scholar-fellowship-appointments/apo-postdoctoral-scholar/ Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Postdoctoral Scholar Program]: 18-month scholarships where awardees conduct independent research in association with one or more members of the Resident Scientific or Senior Technical Staff. Communication with potential WHOI advisors prior to submitting an application is highly recommended and sponsor support for research activities will be considered in the award selection. Applications typically due in October.
* [https://environment.harvard.edu/environmental-fellows-program Harvard Environmental Fellows Program]: 2 year fellowship to work with Harvard faculty members in any school or department on a project that tackles environmental issues. Potential candidates should start early to identify and establish a relationship with a Harvard faculty member to host their research.
* [https://futurefaculty.princeton.edu/apply Princeton University Future Faculty in the Physical Sciences]: We aim to appoint a diverse cohort of early career scientists who will conduct research in physics, broadly defined to include the subdisciplines of astrophysics, biophysics, geophysics, and planetary physics. The Fellowship aims to increase excellence at Princeton by bringing scholars with unique backgrounds and insights, whose work will contribute to the promotion of groups that have been historically, and are presently, under-represented in physics and related fields

== Private Sector Organizations ==

* [https://www.loreal.com/en/usa/pages/group/fwis/ L’Oreal for Women in Science postdoctoral fellowships]: Awards 5 women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. Applications typically due in February.

== Non-U.S. Organizations ==

* [https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship Humboldt Research Fellowship]: Awards for extended stays (6-24 months) in Germany to complete research in cooperation with an academic host. Selection committee meets every March, July, and November.

== Application Tips ==

* [https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004934 "Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Postdoctoral Fellowship"]
* [https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.0020121 "Ten Simple Rules for Selecting a Postdoctoral Position"]
* [https://grad.illinois.edu/careers/postdocs Applying for Postdocs Tips]
* Contact mentors/hosts you are interested in applying to work for as soon as possible. Most fellowships have limitations on the number of applicants a mentor/host can endorse.

Contents of this page were largely curated by Ernie Lewis, who approved of the distribution of this information.