CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

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

"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)."

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

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

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

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

"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 structure of this program is wonderful. The Summer institute has a lasting impact on the fellows, through the connections that they make..."

"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."