SOARS, An Example of Research, Mentoring, and Community in the Atmospheric and Related Sciences for Students
Speaker: Kadidia Thiero, SOARS Principal Investigator/Program Lead
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Format: Hybrid
Virtual: Zoom link provided upon registration
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/431986973667
In-person: The Smith Learning Theater, located on the fourth floor of Russell Hall at Teachers College
JOIN KADIDIA THIERO, the Principal Investigator/Program Lead of Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS), to learn about SOARS, its mission, and it’s journey to becoming one of the most successful undergraduate-to-graduate bridge programs designed to broaden participation of historically underrepresented communities in the atmospheric and related sciences.
This event is for undergraduate students interested in participating in a summer research program prior to entering their last year of college. We invite all high school and early undergraduate students to learn about the program and how one can get involved.
Bio: Kadidia Thiero, SOARS Principal Investigator/Program Lead. Education Advocate, Kadidia Thiero leads and manages the Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) Program and affiliated efforts. The SOARS program, based at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder, CO; has been increasing the diversity of the atmospheric and related sciences for 26 + years. This flagship Program is designed to support students from backgrounds, historically marginalized in the geosciences, to enter and succeed in graduate school and STEM careers. Prior to SOARS, Ms. Thiero served as Outreach Administrator for the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (NCAS-M); a multi-institution Cooperative Science Center, led by Howard University. Ms. Thiero managed and supported all K-12 programs, and coordinated the undergraduate summer internship program (USIP); as well as NCAS’ national high school weather camp, CAREERS, in the summer.
Prior to teaching at the University of the District of Columbia's Community College, Ms. Thiero worked as the Community Liaison with The Education Trust. She managed the community work, and produced materials in English and Spanish for use as tools, in advocating for equity in secondary schools. Kadidia Thiero graduated from Howard University with a BA in Spanish Language and Literature; and received her MA in Latin American Studies from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
