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Patents luncheon honors staff inventors

July 1, 2011 | A group of inventors was honored at a luncheon sponsored by the UCAR Foundation and UCAR Office of General Counsel on June 9. The last such luncheon was held six years ago. Since then, UCAR/NCAR researchers and retirees have garnered 15 new patents, for everything from radar technology to lidars, precipitation measurement devices, and de-icing information systems.

New NESL director: Jim Hurrell

June 16, 2011 | Senior scientist Jim Hurrell (NESL/CGD) will take the helm of NESL on September 1. “NESL has an unparalleled record of leadership and achievement in advancing knowledge and providing and supporting community-based resources,” Jim says. “I am very honored and excited by this opportunity to work closely with my NESL, NCAR, and community colleagues to build on this record and tackle the many challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Raj Pandya to lead EO

June 14, 2011 | Raj Pandya will take the helm of EO on July 1. Raj, who has served as the group’s deputy director for the past year, was selected for the director position after a rigorous internal search. Raj replaces Susan Foster, who is retiring after 16 years at UCAR. Susan spent her first five years in OGA, followed by 10 years as EO’s deputy director and the past year as director.

Remembering Tom Warner

June 14, 2011 | On Monday, May 30, the UCAR/NCAR community was saddened to learn of the sudden death over the weekend of Tom Warner, long-time senior scientist in RAL, due to an ascending aortic dissection. A memorial service for staff is being planned for later this summer.

Spring Fling 2011

May 17, 2011 | With the recent clouds parting conveniently for a day, staff gathered at Center Green on May 13 to celebrate Spring Fling, the annual all-staff party sponsored by the Employee Activities Committee. The new shade structure in front of CG1 provided the perfect venue for party-goers to relax and enjoy a barbeque buffet and the country band Mortensen Variety Quartet.

A mystifying formation over Boulder

May 11, 2011 | Peggy LeMone (NESL/MMM) has always loved clouds. A particularly striking one on the afternoon of March 23 prompted her to write a blog post and carry out follow-up work that could include a peer-reviewed paper.

Anthes Building status report

May 12, 2011 | RAL’s new home is taking shape at the Foothills campus in the new Anthes Building. The remodel that’s under way is part of UCAR’s long-term strategic plan for space needs. The building, which was purchased back in 2009, will feature energy-efficient, “green” components and resulting long-term cost savings.

Construction workers working on geothermal system.

Sun-Earth Connections exhibit to open at Mesa Lab

May 4, 2011 | In late May, the components of a new public exhibit will begin to appear at the Mesa Lab. Sun-Earth Connections, a joint project between EO and HAO, will be located on the lab’s mezzanine opposite the Main Seminar Room.

Jet-setting for science

May 12, 2011 | It’s a daunting itinerary that unfortunately does not come with frequent flier miles: Boulder-Anchorage-Northern Polar Regions-Hawaii-American Samoa-New Zealand-Southern Polar Regions-Australia-Saipan-Midway Island-Anchorage-Northern Polar Regions-Boulder.

Grab and go: Bike sharing comes to UCAR/NCAR

May 2, 2011 | Getting around town, and between our organization's sites, gets easier this spring with the advent of Boulder B-cycle. The new bike-sharing program is nearly identical to Denver’s, which became the first large-scale bike-sharing program in the nation when it launched last year. UCAR/NCAR is in on the action, as two of the first bike-sharing stations in Boulder will be located at Center Green and Foothills. The organization will provide memberships for all staff, similar to the Eco Pass benefit.

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