[ECOLOG-L] DISCCRS V: Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium - Applications open
* -- *Please distribute widely. Apologies for cross-posting. *DISCCRS V Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium *http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf 13-20 March 2010* *Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ *Application Deadline* *31 August 2009 *Participation limited to thirty-four early career scholars *Airfare and on-site expenses supported by the National Science Foundation *http://disccrs.org/ The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced *discourse*), connects *natural *and *social scientists *engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. A report and list of participants from the most recent symposium is available at http://disccrs.org/reports/DISCCRS_IV_Symposium_Report.pdf During the week-long symposium -- held in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will present and discuss their research, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Confirmed mentors include Julia E. Cole (University of Arizona), Jonathan T. Overpeck (University of Arizona), Billie L. Turner (Arizona State University), and David A. Randall (Colorado State University). Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. * Eligibility:* PhD requirements completed April 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009. *Selection will favor applicants who plan to engage in interdisciplinary research careers in any subject within or relevant to climate change, its impacts and solutions. *We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, we welcome applicants from all countries who are interested in learning about the U.S. research system and connecting with U.S. researchers. * Symposium Application instructions:* http://disccrs.org/symphelp.html * Register your PhD dissertation and search for other recent climate change dissertations: *(over 900 PhDs have added their dissertation abstract on climate change to this database). * *http://disccrs.org/register.html * Electronic newsletter: *with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations. * Public webpage:* includes the dissertation registry, numerous early career resources, and symposium application instructions. http://disccrs.org/ * Society Sponsors:* AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE. * Organizers:* Ronald B. Mitchell, University of Oregon; Paul H. Yancey, Whitman College; Jennifer R. Marlon, University of Oregon; and Ruth A. Ladderud, Whitman College. * Funding:* This Symposium is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation through grants to the University of Oregon and Whitman College. * Contact:* i...@disscrs.org *For a printable color poster of information about DISCCRS V in PDF format, please go to:* http://disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf -- please distribute widely.
[ECOLOG-L] DISCCRS: Climate Change Research Symposium and Resources for Early-Career Scholars
*** *please distribute* *** *DISCCRS VI* *Interdisciplinary Climate Change Research Symposium** **Dedicated to the memory of Stephen H. Schneider** *http://disccrs.org/disccrsposter.pdf *Dates*: October 22-29, 2011 *Location*: La Foret Conference and Retreat Center Colorado Springs, CO *Application Deadline: March 7, 2011* *Eligibility:** *Ph.D. requirements completed between April 1, 2008 and February 28, 2011 in any natural or social science field relevant to the study of climate change, its impacts, or its societal implications. Effective climate change solutions depend on a comprehensive understanding that draws from many disciplines. Since 2003, DISCCRS1 has hosted symposia for early-career researchers to catalyze interdisciplinary communication, teamwork, and international collaboration, while laying the foundation for dynamic collegial networks that are better prepared to understand and respond to the myriad challenges posed by climate change. Participants will share their research; engage in discussions with peers, mentors, and funding agency representatives; and participate in communication and team training. Thirty early-career scholars will be selected with the expectation that they will become leaders in their chosen fields. *Airfare and on-site expenses will be supported through grants from NSF and NASA * *Symposium Application Instructions* http://disccrs.org/application_instructions* 1** *DISsertations initiative for the advancement of Climate Change ReSearch (DISCCRS, pronounced *discourse*) * DISCCRS Resources* *Webpage*: In addition to our annual symposia, DISCCRS provides online tools for catalyzing interdisciplinary discussion and collaboration. http://disccrs.org *Online Ph.D. Dissertation Registry*: Join over 2500 climate change researchers by registering your Ph.D. dissertation and adding your abstract to our fully searchable database. Or browse the registry to see what other climate change researchers have been doing recently. http://disccrs.org/register *Electronic newsletter*: With timely climate change job listings, news stories, funding opportunities and more, our weekly e-newsletter is automatically provided to anyone who registers their Ph.D. You can also subscribe by sending an email request to: i...@disccrs.org. *Career Resources*: In addition to the Dissertation Registry, our website includes a wealth of valuable resources for finding a job, developing your professional skills, locating funding opportunities, crafting grant proposals and more. http://disccrs.org/career *DISCCRS Sponsors * *AAG <http://www.aag.org/>*, *AERE <http://www.aere.org/>*, *AGU<http://www.agu.org/> *, *AMS <http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS/>*, *ASLO <http://www.aslo.org/>*, *ESA<http://www.esa.org/> *, *ESS-ISA <http://environmental-studies.org/>*, *STEP-APSA<http://www.apsanet.org/content_4991.cfm> *, *TOS <http://www.tos.org/>*, *USSEE <http://www.ussee.org/v2/>* * DISCCRS Funding * *U.S. National Science Foundation <http://nsf.gov/> *Collaborative Grant Numbers: *NSF* SES-0931402 to the University of Oregon and *NSF* SES-0932916 to Whitman College *National Aeronautics and Space Administration <http://www.nasa.gov/> *Grant number *NASA* NNX10AJ53G to Whitman College *Contact*: i...@disccrs.org *Organizers*: Ronald B. Mitchell (University of Oregon) and C. Susan Weiler (Whitman College)**
DISCCRS Climate Research Network for early career Ph.D. Graduates
Please distribute to PhD students and early career colleagues - DISCCRS Climate Research Network for New Ph.D. Graduates http:/disccrs.org Did you recently get your Ph.D.? Are you interested in climate change and its impacts? If yes, then read on... DISCCRS (pronounced "discourse ") is an interdisciplinary initiative for recent Ph.D. graduates conducting research related to climate change and its impacts. The goal is to broaden research interests and establish a collegial peer network extending across the spectrum of natural and social sciences, humanities, mathematics, engineering and other disciplines related to climate change and its impacts. The initiative includes a public webpage, electronic newsletter, and annual symposia funded through 2008. Register NOW at http://www.disccrs.org/register.html to have your Ph.D. dissertation abstract archived on the DISCCRS webpage and receive the weekly electronic DISCCRS Newsletter. You will also receive reminders of the upcoming symposium: DISCCRS IV Symposium http:/disccrs.org/disccrsposter.pdf November 2 - 8, 2008 Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ Application Deadline April 30, 2008 Eligibility: Ph.D. requirements completed April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008 in any discipline related to climate change and impacts. Although the focus is on the U.S., recent Ph.D. graduates from all countries are invited to join the DISCCRS network and apply to be a DISCCRS symposium scholar. Thirty-six applicants will be selected by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists. During the week, participants will provide oral and poster presentations in plenary format, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Symposium Participant Expenses: Airfare and on-site expenses are provided through NSF grant EAR-0435728 to Whitman College. Sponsors : DISCCRS is jointly sponsored by the following societies: AAG, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP/APSA and USSEE. Funding: DISCCRS is supported through U.S. National Science Foundation Collaborative Grants EAR-0435728 to Whitman College, C.S. Weiler PI, and EAR-0435719 to University of Oregon, R.B. Mitchell PI. Contact : [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** C. Susan Weiler, Ph.D. Office for Earth System Studies Tel: 509-527-5948 Whitman College Fax: 509-527-5961 Walla Walla, WA 99362 [EMAIL PROTECTED] DISCCRS: Initiative for recent PhD's engaged in climate change and its impacts: http://disccrs.org/ Poster: http://www.disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf NGPR Symposium for IPY researchers: http://www.disccrs.org/ngpr/
[ECOLOG-L] DISCCRS IV: Interdisciplinary Climate Research Symposium for early career climate scientists
*Please distribute* DISCCRS IV *Interdisciplinary Climate Research Symposium http://www.disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf 2 - 9 November 2008 Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ * * Application Deadline*: *30 April 2008* Participation limited to thirty-four early career scholars *Airfare and on-site expenses will be defrayed * http://www.disccrs.org/ <http://www.disccrs.org/>The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced *discourse*), connects *natural *and *social scientists *engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. See report from last symposium, and list of participants at http://www.disccrs .org/reports/DISCCRS_III_Symposium_Report.pdf During the week of DISCCRS IV -- which will be held in the Tonto National Forest outside Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will provide oral and poster presentations in plenary format, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. *Eligibility*: Ph.D. requirements completed April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. *Selection will favor those with interdisciplinary, collaborative interests. *While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, applicants from all countries will be considered. *Symposium Application instructions* http://www.disccrs.org/symphelp.html *Register your Ph.D. dissertation* http://www.disccrs.org/register.html *E**lectronic newsletter *with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations. * Public webpage http://disccrs.org includes a searchable database of registered Ph.D. dissertations and early career resources: Society Sponsors*: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE. *Organizers*: C. Susan Weiler and Ronald B. Mitchell *Funding*: U.S. *National Science Foundation* Collaborative Grants EAR-0435728 to Whitman College, C.S. Weiler PI, and EAR-0435719 to University of Oregon, R.B. Mitchell PI. *Contact*: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ECOLOG-L] DISCCRS IV: Interdisciplinary Climate Research Symposium - Deadline April 30th!
*Apologies for cross posting! Please distribute... **DISCCRS IV* * Interdisciplinary Climate Research Symposium http://www.disccrs.org/DISCCRSposter.pdf 2 - 9 November 2008 Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ * * Application Deadline*: *30 April 2008* Participation limited to thirty-four early career scholars *Airfare and on-site expenses will be defrayed * http://www.disccrs.org/ <http://www.disccrs.org/>The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced *discourse*), connects *natural *and *social scientists *engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. See report from last symposium, and list of participants at http://www.disccrs .org/reports/DISCCRS_III_Symposium_Report.pdf During the week of DISCCRS IV -- which will be held in the Tonto National Forest outside Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will provide oral and poster presentations in plenary format, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors. Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. *Eligibility*: Ph.D. requirements completed April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. *Selection will favor those with interdisciplinary, collaborative interests. *While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, applicants from all countries will be considered. *Symposium Application instructions* http://www.disccrs.org/symphelp.html *Register your Ph.D. dissertation* http://www.disccrs.org/register.html *E**lectronic newsletter *with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations. * Public webpage http://disccrs.org includes a searchable database of registered Ph.D. dissertations and early career resources: Society Sponsors*: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE. *Organizers*: C. Susan Weiler and Ronald B. Mitchell *Funding*: U.S. *National Science Foundation* Collaborative Grants EAR-0435728 to Whitman College, C.S. Weiler PI, and EAR-0435719 to University of Oregon, R.B. Mitchell PI. *Contact*: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
