This science, technology, and math conference for middle school girls was held on February 25, 2012 at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The event was organized by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and sponsored by NCAR and partially funded by the NCAR Diversity Committee.
The Earth Science Women's Network's (ESWN) first annual professional development workshop was held in June 2011 at NCAR and organized by ESWN Leadership Board member Christine Wiedinmyer. This effort was partially funded by the NCAR Diversity Committee.
Although English is typically considered the international language of science, it's hardly the only language heard in the offices, hallways, and cafeterias of UCAR/NCAR, and it's not necessarily what staff members converse in when they return home in the evenings.
The NCAR Diversity Committee was formed in 2008. The committee takes an active role in funding proposals that enhance diversity at UCAR/NCAR.
Roughly a third of NCAR’s Asian staff assembled in Center Green on May 1 for what was billed as an “Asian listening meeting.” The two-hour session was NCAR Directo Roger Wakimoto’s brainchild, arranged primarily by the NCAR Workforce Management Plan committee.
Recently returned from a semester-long stint at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Advanced Study Program (ASP) Fellow, Song-Lak Kang, gained first-hand – first-time – experience teaching graduate students.
Location: CG1-Center Auditorium
Date: May 30, 2013
Invited Speakers: Brant Foote, Al Kellie, and Jim Hurrell
MC: Maura Hagan
Invited speakers share their insights and stories. Topics will include:
Where NCAR Was, and Where We Are Going:
A Conversation with Female Scientists
Location: CG1-South Auditorium
Date: January 25, 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder: DIversity Summit
Locations: CU Main Campus - University Memorial Center
Date: November 13-15, 2012
For more details see: http://www.colorado.edu/odece/campusclimate/diversity.html
"A Conversation with Warren Washington"
Location: FL2-1001
Date & Time: September 25, 2012 from 12pm-1pm
Can Women Have it All?
Locations: NCAR, ML-215 Director's Conference Room and FL3-2072
Date & Time: September 14, 2012 from 12pm-1pm
Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch to discuss two recent articles:
Experiences in Building International Partnerships
Location: NCAR, CG1-3150
Date: 19 June 2012, 12:00 -1:30 PM
Speakers: Bill Kuo, Raj Pandya, and Karyn Sawyer
Invited speakers will discuss:
All staff and visitors are welcome to attend. This event is sponsored by UCAR Asian Circle.
Work-Life Balance: How to Maintain Control?
Location: NCAR, FL2-1003
Date: 13 April 2012, 12:00 -1:00 PM
Please join us for a Brown Bag Lunch to discuss and share tips for a better Work-Life Balance.
Culture Shock America: From the Leadership Perspective
Location: NCAR, FL1-EOL Atrium
Date: 30 March 2012, 12:00 -1:30 PM
Speakers: Vanda Grubišic (Croatia), EOL Director and Michael Thompson (U.K.), HAO Director
Invited speakers will discuss:
Improving Scientists' Communication of Climate Change
by Susan Hassol
Director, Climate Communication & NCAR Visitor
Location: NCAR, ML Main Seminar Room
Date: 28 November 2011, 12:00 -1:00 PM
