Thompson lecture series Overview Gyuwon Lee, Andrea Sealy, Kelley Barsanti, Mary Hayden, Jen Kay, Jian Lu Advanced Study Program retreat October 15, 2007

Background Established 1998 Named in honor of Phil Thompson -- founder NCAR’s Advanced Study Program (ASP) -- NCAR’s first Associate Director prominent scientists and postdoctoral/grad fellows and other junior scientists at NCAR (and general science community)Purpose: Promote interactions with prominent scientists and postdoctoral/grad fellows and other junior scientists at NCAR (and general science community)

Who is Dr. Phil Thompson? Google first hit: From Wikipedia - Football hero Phil Thompson - Philip 'Phil' Bernard Thompson (born Liverpool, 21 January 1954) was a cultured defender in the dominant Liverpool team of the 1970s and 1980s who later returned to the club as first team coach.Liverpool21 January1954 Liverpool1970s 1980s

Who is Dr. Phil Thompson? NCAR/SERE/ASP - Advanced Study Program (ASP) “In 1998 ASP established the "Thompson Lecture Series," named in honor of Phil Thompson who founded the Advanced Study Program and was NCAR's first associate director.” From Laura Curtis and Mike Shibao

Who is Dr. Phil Thompson? BAMS (1996): Abstract “Philip Thompson ( ) pioneered innovative approaches to weather analysis and prediction that blended determinism and probability. He generally posed problems in terms of simplified dynamics that were amenable to analytic solution. His preciseness in problem formulation and presentation in a forceful didactical manner are linked to his early home-schooling and experience with a coterie of intellectuals. Four of Thompson’s contributions are ~”

Who is Dr. Phil Thompson? Scientific contributions - Anticipation of “dynamic analysis” in data void regions - Variational adjustment of data at multiple times - The study of growth of forecast errors as a result of inaccuracies in the initial state

Details 2 lecture series/year2 lecture series/year Scientists visit NCAR for 2-3 daysScientists visit NCAR for 2-3 days 2 Lectures: (one general, one technical)2 Lectures: (one general, one technical) 2 roundtable discussions:2 roundtable discussions: - Career reflections, career guidance and advice - Perspectives on scientific trends, priorities Individual meetings:Individual meetings: - specific research briefings and advice - Any topics (career, job hunting, mentoring, etc) Informal Social Activities with Scientist:Informal Social Activities with Scientist: - (hikes) - Breakfast and lunch - Evening potluck

Guidance (ASP director) - Prominent scientists in their field - Lecturers should have broad scientific perspectives, and interest and experience in mentoring early-career researchers - Thompson Lecture series should reflect the same excellence, breadth, and diversity that characterizes the ASP Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - Candidate lecturers' scientific interests are significantly distinct from those of the 3 to 4 preceding lecturers

Process Nomination Selection (July) (June) Approval (July) Invitation (Aug.) Lecture (Oct.) Planning (Aug.) (Feb.) (March) (May) (March) (Feb.) (Jan.)

Process (2008) Nomination Selection Approval (July) Invitation (Aug.) Lecture (Oct.) Planning (Aug.) (Feb.) (March) (May) (March) (Feb.) (Jan.)

Example schedule (Dr. W. Hooke) Monday, October 8th 11:00Introduction to ASP and objectives of Thompson visits (FL0-2512) Introduction of postdocs/grad students (FL0-2512) 11:45 Lunch (FL0-2512, delivered at 11:30) 12:00 Roundtable discussion on scientific careers (FL0-2512) 13:30 Break 14:30 Coffee and cookies (FL2-1022) 15:00Thompson lecture 1 (FL2-1022) Tuesday, October 9th 9:30 Individual meetings (ML Directors conf.) - Jen Kay 10:00Individual meetings (ML Directors conf.) - Dave Schneider 10:30Individual meetings (ML Directors conf.) - Andrea Sealy 11:00Individual meetings (ML Directors conf.) - Simone Tilmes 11:30Lunch (East ML Cafeteria) 12:30 Break

Example schedule (Dr. W. Hooke) Tuesday, October 9th 13:00Coffee and cookies (ML main seminar room) 13:30Thompson lecture 2 (ML main seminar room) 15:00 Individual meetings (ML-251) – Tom Hopson 15:30 Individual meetings (ML-251) – Ed Lee 16:00 Individual meetings (ML-251) – Mary Hayden 16:30 Individual meetings (ML-251) – Kelley Barsanti 17:00 Break 18:00 Photograph and potluck party (West ML cafeteria) Wednesday, October 10th 8:00Breakfast (CG-2126) 8:30Scientific round table discussion (CG-2126) 10:30Individual meetings (CG-2126) - Amit Teller 11:00 Individual meetings (CG-2126) - Feng Tian 11:30 Individual meetings (CG-2126) - Gyuwon Lee

Roundtable discussion on scientific careers Career paths, development, advancement, etc - Academia vs. Research Labs vs. Industry, etc. - Committees to seek … and to avoid? - Gold standard for performance of new researcher? Job Hunting Marketing yourself Time Management Any tips on managing the avalanche? Networking Choosing/Finding a mentor. Mentoring

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