Research

Each summer, NSF SOARS Proteges spend ten weeks conducting original research at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) or at laboratories of other NSF SOARS sponsors. By the end of the summer, Proteges will prepare scientific papers and present their research at a colloquium.

NSF SOARS Proteges can participate for up to four summers so that they can explore the breadth of Earth system science and transition smoothly into graduate school and the workforce.

Mentoring

To help Proteges succeed academically and professionally, NSF SOARS offers each Protege up to five mentors: a research mentor, a writing mentor, a computing mentor, a community coach, and a peer mentor. Research shows that this comprehensive, multi-dimensional mentoring is a key contributor to the continued success of NSF SOARS Proteges.

Community

NSF SOARS is made up of a community of students and mentors who learn together. Our Proteges form professional and personal relationships, and learn the leadership and communication skills to keep those relationships strong. They are encouraged to grow not only as researchers, but as scientific leaders who can see science as an opportunity to contribute to a better world.

For more information about mentoring, please contact us at soars@ucar.edu.

Disclaimer

Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.