Award Abstract # 2327558
The Seventeenth (17th) Graduate Climate Conference (GCC); Woods Hole, Massachusetts; November 2-4, 2023

NSF Org: AGS
Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
Recipient: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Initial Amendment Date: May 31, 2023
Latest Amendment Date: May 31, 2023
Award Number: 2327558
Award Instrument: Standard Grant
Program Manager: Eric DeWeaver
edeweave@nsf.gov  (703)292-8527
AGS  Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences
GEO  Directorate for Geosciences
Start Date: October 1, 2023
End Date: September 30, 2024 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount: $50,000.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date: $50,000.00
Funds Obligated to Date: FY 2023 = $50,000.00
History of Investigator:
  • Susan Solomon (Principal Investigator)
     solos@mit.edu
Recipient Sponsored Research Office: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
 CAMBRIDGE
 MA  US  02139-4301
(617)253-1000
Sponsor Congressional District: 07
Primary Place of Performance: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
 CAMBRIDGE
 MA  US  02139-4301
Primary Place of Performance
Congressional District:		 07
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): E2NYLCDML6V1
Parent UEI: E2NYLCDML6V1
NSF Program(s): Climate & Large-Scale Dynamics
Primary Program Source: 01002324DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
Program Reference Code(s): 7556
Program Element Code(s): 574000
Award Agency Code: 4900
Fund Agency Code: 4900
Assistance Listing Number(s): 47.050

ABSTRACT

This award supports the 17th Graduate Climate Conference (GCC), planned for 2-4 November 2023 at the Marine Biological Laboratory of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The conference is held annually and alternates between Woods Hole the University of Washington.

The GCC is an interdisciplinary climate conference organized entirely by and for graduate students. It provides a discussion forum for students conducting research on climate in a variety of disciplines including atmospheric dynamics, ocean dynamics, ocean biology and chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, climate dynamics, paleoclimate, and human dimensions of climate variability and change. The meeting is intended to help students familiarize themselves with the breadth of climate science, gain exposure to the enormous range of tools available to address climate-related questions, and understand how their research fits into the broader landscape of current climate science. The conference seeks to better prepare graduate students for scientific inquiry in a field that increasingly demands interdisciplinary approaches. Funds provided here support travel and subsistence for 120 students chosen through a competitive process which places emphasis on selecting a cross-section of applicants that reflects the diversity of the next generation of scientists.

This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

PROJECT OUTCOMES REPORT

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The 17th annual Graduate Climate Conference (GCC), organized entirely by graduate students for graduate students in climate sciences and related fields, took place from November 2–4, 2023, at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA. The GCC aims to foster connections among early career climate scientists, encouraging cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations to advance climate science knowledge.
In 2023, the conference welcomed approximately 100 participants from 21 different fields of study and 58 institutions, both domestic and international. Women and underrepresented minorities in the geosciences made up 61.5% and 30% of the attendees, respectively.
The conference featured sessions on 12 diverse topics:
  • Paleo-Perspectives on Climate Variability
  • Ocean Biogeochemistry
  • Cryosphere and Polar Climate
  • Ocean Circulation and Dynamics
  • Advances in Weather/Climate/Ocean Modelling
  • Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosols
  • Social Science/Climate Justice/Policy
  • Extreme Events in a Warming Climate
  • Ecological Responses to Climate Change
  • Water Pathways in the Earth System
  • CDR Technologies/Climate Solutions
  • Environmental Management/Climate Adaptation
These sessions were organized into four mixed poster sessions and six mixed oral sessions, ensuring all attendees could attend every talk and visit every poster, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the field's interdisciplinarity. Additionally, the conference included four workshops focused on science communication and career development.
Generous support from the National Science Foundation, MIT, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, University of Washington, and other sponsors allowed the GCC to cover housing, meals, and the conference venue costs as well as provide travel grants to many participants, enhancing the conference's accessibility.

Last Modified: 08/09/2024
Modified by: Susan Solomon

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