CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"Even the unexpected was adequately planned for! ..."

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

"The professional staff at CPAESS has made it their business to understand every aspect of program management relevant to investments in scientific research."

"The CPAESS staff have been exceptionally accomodating throughout the process of the application and award...Each of my interactions was pleasant and enjoyable."

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

"...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..."

"The fellowship program is valuable because it provides hosts an opportunity to work with excellent young scientists without a lot of administrative burden."

"I am grateful to CPAESS and the Naval Research Lab for the valuable opportunity that this appointment provided for my career growth."

"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."

"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."

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

 "It was so nice having you there to manage the logistics so we could focus on other things."

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

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

"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."

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

"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."