CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"...it’s just a pleasure to have a project where there is a target date, inevitable small hassles and changes, and yet the end result is that everything gets done, it’s perfectly workable, on time..."

"I had an absolutely amazing time as a NOAA fellow – a really life-changing experience that has set me up for a career in science."

"Your staff did an exemplary job in all aspects of coordination. This meeting was one of the rare instances that I did not hear a single complaint regarding organization."

"The mentoring I received has been very stimulating and intellectually challenging. I was very impressed with the responsiveness of the CPAESS office during my fellowship."

"Postdoctoral fellows of the caliber supported by this program are of colossal value to the intellectual energy of any lab ..."

"... JOSS (now CPAESS) brought a level of expertise and experience in planning these kinds of scientific investigators meetings that was superb."

"The WCRP community is indeed fortunate to have the skills of such a talented group of individuals available for such critical events."

"I can't tell you all how great it is to work with you! I wish every meeting I planned had such fantastic (and fun) support."

"The C&GC fellowship experience has been very productive and rewarding. I have learned a lot in terms of research, teaching, & applying for faculty positions."

"By allowing me to extend my fellowship due to the maternity leave..., UCAR made it possible for me to balance my personal commitments and professional goals."

"The CPAESS administration has greatly facilitated my research work. I appreciate the superior service and timely help from all the staff."

"I have only good words to say about CPAESS. Everyone is prompt and courteous in helping. I really appreciate the policy from UCAR that allows postdocs to be co-PIs on grant proposals."

"The NOAA C&GC fellowship has been crucial in allowing me to pursue a career in atmospheric chemistry..."

"The UCAR VSP staff facilitated me taking some time away from my research in order to teach an undergraduate class for one semester."

"CPAESS was always a step (or several) ahead of me.  The logistics were flawless in all aspects..."

"The C&GC program allows the flexibility to collaborate with other researchers, which leads to opportunities after the fellowship." 

"The academic freedom provided by this program is of utmost importance for an early career scientist."

"Thanks for the great job organizing and handling us. Everything worked great, and I was really pleased that all went so well."