CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"CPAESS played a truly pivotal role in making this meeting of the panel highly successful as well as comfortable and relaxed."

"They know exactly what they are doing and are therefore quite relaxed but at the same time in full control."

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

"I have found this very valuable for building a diverse new skill set and professional relationships. CPAESS was an excellent administrator of this fellowship." 

"CPAESS staff was more than pleasant when dealing with the 220+ scientists we had at the meeting.  They were prepared and there were no glitches."

"I really appreciate the great support you all provide. It sure makes hosting meetings a breeze."

"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."

"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."

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

"I would like to thank CPAESS and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research for outstanding supporting of the 10th meeting of the International Committee on GNSS (ICG)."

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

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

"The UCAR CPAESS administration was very helpful in facilitating my appointment. They should keep doing what they are doing."

"The Summer Institute provided great presentations and an outstanding cohort of active and former fellows."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"I only wish every administration was as responsive, proactive, and pleasant as the people I've interacted with at CPAESS."