FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2003
FY03-05
New Opportunities Announced for Students Interested in Global Change Research
OAK RIDGE, TENN.—Undergraduates and graduates have the opportunity to participate in multi-disciplinary global change research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Biological and Environmental Research, Environmental Sciences Division. U.S. citizenship is required, and appointment is competitive. Research areas include atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycling, climatology and paleoclimatology, terrestrial processes, integrated assessment and prediction, computer modeling, and earth system processes.
The Global Change Education Program (GCEP) includes: (1) the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), (2) the Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships (GREF), and (3) the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) programs.
The primary goal of these GCEP programs is to involve undergraduate students—at the end of their sophomore or junior year—and graduate students in DOE‑supported global change research. Both SURE and SOARS encourage participants to apply for multiple years and, upon graduation, apply for GREF graduate fellowships. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
The 10-week SURE program sponsors an Orientation Workshop, research with mentors at DOE facilities, and an End-Of-Summer Workshop. Although the program targets sophomores and juniors, outstanding freshman applicants will also be considered. Participants receive a weekly stipend, and their travel expenses are paid. Participants are encouraged to apply for participation in subsequent years.
Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships
The GREF program sponsors doctoral students enrolled in life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and/or engineering. Fellowships are renewable for up to three years. Fellows receive a monthly stipend for 12 months annually, and their tuition and fees are paid. Fellows may choose to participate in some or all of the SURE summer activities. Applicants must have completed at least their first year in graduate school, unless they have been participants in either SURE or SOARS.
Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science
SOARS is a four‑year undergraduate program for students pursuing careers in atmospheric and related sciences. This program, administered by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., is dedicated to increasing the number of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino students enrolled in atmospheric and related sciences. To reach this goal, SOARS offers educational and research opportunities, mentoring, career counseling and guidance, and financial support to participants.
The deadline for applications for SURE and GREF is Feb. 3, 2003. For complete information and interactive electronic applications, visit the program’s home page at www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/. For complete information about SOARS, visit the program’s home page at www.soars.ucar.edu/. You may also contact the individuals identified on the Web pages.
The GCEP-SURE and GCEP-GREF programs are administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy insitute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists. ORISE is managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities.