Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate-Change Research
Dear Graduate:
As a recent Ph.D. graduate whose dissertation focused on climate change, I wanted to bring your attention to DISCCRS -- the Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate-Change Research (http://www.aslo.org/phd/disccrsposter.pdf ).
DISCCRS (pronounced Discourse) is an interdisciplinary opportunity for recent Ph.D. graduates, across the natural and social sciences, engaged in climate-change research.
DISCCRS II Symposium
March 26 - April 2, 2006
Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA
Application Deadline: October 2, 2005
You can register now to become part of the DISCCRS network and receive the DISCCRS newsletter. Symposium application deadline is Oct. 2, 2005 Registration and symposium application instructions at http://aslo.org/phd.html
DISCCRS RATIONALE
After years of specialization, today's graduates increasingly find themselves on a multi-dimensional trajectory that requires a breadth of knowledge sufficient to make connections between distant disciplines, and a global network of colleagues from different backgrounds. It can take years to gain the necessary collegial networks and experience to work effectively. DISCCRS, an initiative funded by NSF and NASA, seeks to jump-start the process.
Recent Ph.D. graduates from all disciplines and countries are invited to join the DISCCRS program and apply to be a DISCCRS Symposium Fellow.
SYMPOSIA
Annual symposia, funded for 2006, 2007 and 2008, will bring together 36 new scholars from the physical/natural and social sciences to foster understanding across disciplines and catalyze formation of an interdisciplinary, international collegial network. Participants will present their research in plenary sessions. Established interdisciplinary professionals will be on hand to share their perspectives. Consultants will teach participants to communicate across disciplines and with a non-specialist audience. Representatives of Federal agencies will describe programs and funding opportunities.
Eligibility: Graduates completing Ph.D. requirements between Oct. 1, 2002 - Sept. 30,2005 are eligible to apply for the DISCCRS II Symposium., to be held March 26 - April 2, 2006 at the Asilomar Conference Center, CA.
Symposium application deadline is October 2, 2005.
Support for symposium travel and on-site expenses will be provided for selected applicants.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:
An electronic newsletter and web-based resources make the DISCCRS program accessible to a global audience. A unique feature is the on-line Ph.D. Dissertation Registry, which introduces
graduates to a world-wide community and provides a concise overview of current work. The webpage archives resources developed for and by symposium participants.
Graduates from all disciplines and countries are encouraged to register their Ph.D. dissertation abstract using the convenient on-line form at http://aslo.org/forms/phdform.html
Contact: Susan Weiler, weiler@whitman.edu
Supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF, through grants to Whitman College (EAR-0105201, C.S. Weiler PI) and University of Oregon (EAR-0435719. R.B. Mitchell PI). Jointly sponsored by the following societies: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA.
Posted on September 27, 2005