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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">The CAST URE Application is now open! See below for more details and share with your network.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 19.5pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Immersive Undergraduate Research Experience </span></b><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">The global climate is changing rapidly, already impacting both human and natural systems. Over the next few decades, changes
in temperature, precipitation, and climatic variability are expected to drive even more change. To face future challenges, we need leaders— representative of our nation’s diversity— with expertise in climate adaptation, experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration,
exceptional communication skills, and dedication to actionable science. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">In 2021, the Climate Adaptation Science Centers established the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program to advance
climate science and cultivate the next generation of climate scientists. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size: 19.5pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Program Overview </span></b><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Undergraduate Research Experience, Features and Benefits: </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Build your climate science
skills, training, and development for two years </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Join a cohort of 20 undergraduate
students with common interests across the U.S. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
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research project in your area of interest at a leading university </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Build strong professional
partnerships with a scientist-mentor, graduate students, and faculty scholars </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
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programs to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Participate in trainings
to prepare for a career in climate adaptation science </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Eligibility: </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Participants must be
enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited academic institution (community college, college, or university) in the United States </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Participants must be
rising sophomores or juniors (i.e., anticipated graduation in 2026 or 2027) </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Participants must be
in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher) </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Students from populations historically underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Financial Considerations: </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Program provides 10 weeks
of room and board for two summers </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Program provides a stipend
for two summers (depends on location, minimum of $5,000 per summer) </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Program provides funds
for round-trip travel to site </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Medical/health insurance
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Participant Expectations: </span></b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Commit to
build research and professional skills for two, 10-week summer research experiences (Summer 2024 and Summer 2025) at one of our four partner sites:</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle" class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Auburn University</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Louisiana
State University</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
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of Massachusetts, Amherst</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">University
of Colorado, Boulder</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Maintain regular and
meaningful interaction with their mentor. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
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in development and training events: multiple each Summer and two per academic year (Fall/Winter/Spring). </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Produce a final report
and deliver an oral presentation of their research and program experience. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Participate in program
evaluations during and after program completion. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; line-height: 18pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;padding:0in" class="ContentPasted0">Maintain at least a 3.0
GPA for the duration of the program. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size: 19.5pt; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Application Process </span></b><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">The application period is open NOW for Summer 2024/2025 cohort. </span></i></b><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">Submit your application for the CAST Undergraduate Research Experience </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: black;"><a href="https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Uk2mv8yPsjvuT4" id="OWAae1bb62b-79db-cd9d-e002-eeb374c7581f" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; color: blue;">here</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">. The
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">The application will include questions about your interest and three short essays (200-300 words). We strongly recommend drafting a response
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">For questions about the program, partnerships, and the application, please contact </span><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: black;"><a href="mailto:CAST@usgs.gov" id="OWA47814fba-bd66-0017-9b9d-48ba77d84f6f" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; color: blue;">CAST@usgs.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);" class="ContentPasted0">. </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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