CPAESS - Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science

"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."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

"We quite literally could not have done these workshops without you and want to thank you and your entire team for your tireless efforts - and patience - in working with us to pull them all off."

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

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

"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."