Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS): Sustaining and Advancing an Effective Program

该计划的目的是通过增加非洲裔美国人或黑人，美洲印第安人或阿拉斯加原住民，西班牙裔或拉丁裔，女性和第一代大学生的数量来扩大地球科学的参与，这些学生在大气和相关科学研究生院入学并取得成功。 大气研究和科学（SOARS）的重要机会的基础是在国家大气研究中心或其他SOARS赞助商的实验室进行为期十周的夏季研究实习。 一个强大的，正式的辅导计划和一个充满活力的学习社区支持所有参与者。 一个正在进行的写作研讨会也是夏季计划的一部分。

The purpose of this program is to broaden participation in the geosciences by increasing the number of African-American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, female, and first generation college students who enroll and succeed in graduate school in atmospheric and related sciences. The foundation of Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) is a ten-week summer research internship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research or at laboratories of other SOARS sponsors. A strong, formal mentoring program and a vibrant learning community support all participants. An ongoing writing workshop is also part of the summer program.