SCD supports Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS)

Describing research methods: One of 21 SOARS proteges for the 2001 session, Bradley Navarro develops his presentation style during the seventh week of the ten-week program. SCD staff members have supported SOARS since its inception in 1996. This year, SCD staff members Susan Cross, Bill Spotz, and Brian Bevirt are serving as mentors for this program dedicated to increasing ethnic diversity within the scientific community of the future.

The SOARS 2001 proteges

(from left, standing): Fabiola Navarro, Resa Kelly, Segayle Walford, Andy Church, Pauline Datulayta, Shanna Pitter, Theresa Johnson, Brad Navarro, Summer Sands, Sarah Tessendorf, Michael Johnson, Ernesto Munoz-Acevedo, Casey Thornbrugh, Yasmin Rodriguez

(from left, front row): Tamara Singleton, Kate Dollen, Rynda Hudman, Erik Noble, Yarice Rodriguez, Maribel Martinez

(not shown): Monica Rivera

About the SOARS program

SOARS^® is a four-year program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the atmospheric and related sciences. Proteges undertake ongoing research projects that may result in publishable papers and/or conference presentations, participate in an eight-week scientific writing and communication workshop, participate in seminars with peers and scientists, benefit from long-term mentoring from respected scientists and professionals, and are encouraged to apply to graduate programs.

The SOARS website provides details about the proteges and their research topics, as well as current and historical information about this unique program.