"The Secret Lives of ATS Research Scientists: A Research Scientist Jamboree"

October 03, 2024

Brenda Dolan, Marybeth Arcodia, Russell Perkins, Lantao Sun, Amy Sullivan

Hosted by Charlotte Demott

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Abstract

The CSU Department of Atmospheric Science is home to 20 Research Scientists (RSs). Like our Faculty, RSs have all earned their PhD, but they do not teach classes. Like our Research Coordinators, RSs are classified as Administrative Professionals, but they do not manage grants. So what exactly do RSs do? What is their role in our department? How did they get these jobs?

In this presentation, five departmental RSs at various career stages will share their paths to their current positions, describe their unique skill sets and their contributions to our department and the wider atmospheric science community, and share some highlights of their research programs. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session where the audience can learn more about life as an RS on the hill.