Overview
The visitor program of the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Laboratory at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) aims to bring new ideas to invigorate the science and stimulate the research. MMM’s mission is to advance the understanding of the meso- and microscale aspects of weather and climate. We encourage and support collaboration between our staff members and foreign and domestic researchers at universities, private institutes, and governmental agencies.
Organization
The laboratory has set up a Visitor Program Office to coordinate and facilitate all visits. The visitor program coordinator is Caroline Haws. All visits are administered through her. Caroline is available to answer any inquiries about the program.
The Visitor Advisory Committee (VAC) is a committee of three laboratory scientists from various sections whose charge it is to advise the MMM director on the allocation of funds from the designated visitor budget. Visiting appointments are made on scientific merit, applicability to the laboratory’s scientific program, and overall cost/benefit. This committee meets twice a year, once in early Spring and once in the Fall. Wojciech Grabowski, Cindy Bruyere, and Laura Fowler serve on this committee, representing all facets of the laboratory. It is this committee’s approval that is needed for any requests that ask for MMM funding support over $1500.
Visitor Guidelines
In order to be a visitor within MMM, there are a few essentials.
Financial Support for Visitors
Financial support from MMM can be requested through the VAC and the Section. The overall policy is “no loss, no gain.” Visitors should work through your host if you need financial support.
MMM Organizational Chart
MMM Staff & Visitors Directory
MMM Photo Gallery
MMM Laboratory Office
Phone: 303.497.8917