Cultivate a scientifically literate and engaged citizenry and a diverse and creative workforce
To ensure that climate, water, weather and solar research are transitioned towards “Science in Service to Society,” deliberate directions are pursued and actions undertaken to ensure that information is communicated in both a timely and useful manner to decision-makers; and that we prepare now for the required scientific enterprise of the future. Often the focus with regard to climate, water and weather hazards has been vulnerabilities of societies; however, societal resilience is also extremely important. A society must not only maximize its ability to withstand the onslaught of climate, water and weather-related hazards, it must be able to respond effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner. Hence there is a compelling need for a wide range of educational programs, capacity building efforts and early warning systems, not just early warnings.
SERE/CCB/ASP advance these strategic directions and actions through the design and implementation of systemic programs to build capacity and to serve as an educational and intellectual hub for NCAR and university, government and business communities around the globe. SERE/CCB has identified and developed the “Affairs” template as a way to encourage multidisciplinary educational and training activities worldwide. Through SERE/ASP, a diverse workforce will be prepared to address the questions that span the intellectual boundaries of NCAR laboratories and divisions, and that contribute to all NCAR strategic goals. Further, SERE/ASP enhances the intellectual development of young scientists, directs attention to emerging scientific issues, and supports interactions with universities through its component programs.
Goal 3: Cultivate a scientifically literate and engaged citizenry and a diverse and creative workforce
Priority 1: Engaging a Broader and More Diverse Community
- El Nino Affairs in Spanish
- Enhancing Diversity in Areas of Earth System Science
- Career Planning Opportunities for Graduate Students
- Weather and Society * Integrated Studies (WAS*IS)
Priority 2: Supporting and Enhancing Formal Science Education at All Levels
- Cross-Laboratory, Multidisciplinary Research at NCAR
- Providing University Students Access to the Resources of NCAR
- A Serious Game for Coastal Hazards and Sustainability
- Building Partnerships with University Faculty
- ASP Summer Colloquia
- Junior Faculty Forum on Future Scientific Directions
Priority 3: Fostering Public Awareness and Understanding of Atmospheric and Related Sciences