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2010 Diversity in Atmospheric Science Scholarship

The Center for Multiscale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes, CMMAP, is one of 17 current Science and Technology Centers sponsored by the National Science Foundation. CMMAP is a partnership of research and educational institutions, government agencies, and industry. CMMAP conducts research, and promotes the education of a diverse scientific workforce.

CMMAP’s research is focused on improving the representation of cloud processes in climate models. The need for such improvements is one of the most important limitations on the reliability of current climate change simulations. CMMAP is addressing this problem through a revolutionary approach called multiscale modeling framework, in which high-resolution cloud models are coupled to lower-resolution global models.

CMMAP is broadening participation in climate science by aggressively recruiting members from underrepresented groups as CMMAP graduate students, helping them become excellent scientists and educators, and placing them in leadership positions. Underrepresented groups include students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, and Native Pacific Islanders, females, and students with disabilities.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be a full-time entering graduate student in an Atmospheric Science or Meteorology Program at a CMMAP institution. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen (per NSF’s cooperative agreement with CSU) and from an underrepresented group. Preference is given to new applicants.

Evaluation and Selection
The evaluation of applicants will be based on the applicant’s performance at their undergraduate institution and recommendation letters. The awarded students will be determined by the CMMAP Diversity Selection Committee.

Support
Fifty percent of the support for the awarded graduate student will be provided by CMMAP, and the department in which the student resides, will provide the other 50%.

Deadline
March 15, 2010

Application
Full application in PDF format may be downloaded here.

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