UCAR
NSF SOARS is an 11-week summer undergraduate-to-graduate bridge research program hosted by UCAR/NCAR in Boulder, Colorado that supports students in atmospheric and Earth system sciences. The program provides paid stipends, housing, and travel, and offers mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to conduct original research over one or multiple summers. It is aimed at undergraduate and associate’s students from a variety of STEM disciplines to help prepare them for graduate study and careers in ESS.
Headquarters
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1960
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is a nonprofit consortium serving the Earth system science community, managing the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) on behalf of NSF. UCAR accelerates scientific discoveries and amplifies their impact through university collaboration, community programs, and partnerships. It offers education and training, data and software services, and opportunities for students and scientists at all career levels.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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