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DISCCRS IV

2 - 9 November 2008

Saguaro Lake Ranch, AZ

Application Deadline: 30 April 2008 

Participation limited to thirty-four early career scholars

The Dissertations Initiative for the Advancement of Climate Change Research (DISCCRS, pronounced discourse), connects natural and social scientists engaged in research related to climate change, impacts and solutions. The goal is to broaden perspectives and establish a collegial peer network to address climate challenges at the interface of science and society. See report from last symposium, and list of participants at http://www.disccrs.org/reports/DISCCRS_III_Symposium_Report.pdf

During the week of DISCCRS IV -- which will be held in the Tonto National Forest outside Phoenix, Arizona -- participants will provide oral and poster presentations in plenary format, hone interdisciplinary communication and team skills, and discuss emerging research, societal and professional issues with each other and with established researchers invited to serve as mentors.  

Participation will be limited to thirty-four early career scholars identified by an interdisciplinary committee of research scientists based on review of submitted applications. 

Eligibility: Ph.D. requirements completed April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2008. We encourage applicants from the natural and social sciences, economics, mathematics, engineering, or any other field so long as the research focus relates to climate change, its impacts or solutions. Selection will favor those with interdisciplinary, collaborative interests. While the emphasis is on the U.S. research system, applicants from all countries will be considered. 

 

Symposium Application instructions 

 

Register your Ph.D. dissertation 

Electronic newsletter with jobs and other time-sensitive announcements is available to those who register dissertations.

 

Public webpage 

includes a searchable database of registered Ph.D. dissertations and early career resources: 

 

Society Sponsors: AAG, AERE, AGU, AMS, ASLO, ESA, ESS-ISA, STEP-APSA, TOS and USSEE.

Organizers: C. Susan Weiler and Ronald B. Mitchell

 

Funding: U.S. National Science Foundation Collaborative Grants EAR-0435728 to Whitman College, C.S. Weiler PI, and EAR-0435719 to University of Oregon, R.B. Mitchell PI. 

Contact:  disccrs@whitman.edu

 

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