How to Apply for a DataStreme Course

Some quick notes about the Spring 2025 semester:

  • Applications for Spring 2025 will open on 4 October and will be accepted until 15 November 2025.
    • During that period, return to this page to complete the application. Decision notifications will be sent to all applicants on, or shortly after, 9 December.
  • All three courses will be offered: Atmosphere, Ocean, and Earth's Climate System.
  • The courses will be completely free (no fees), thanks to support from NOAA.
  • Each course will have up to 35 participants.
  • For alumni: Some aspects of the program have been changed since last year (but not since last semester), mostly in regard to the application process and organization of mentors. Please read all notices you receive carefully.

 

If you are interested in participating in a DataStreme course, you will need to complete the DataStreme Enrollment Process. In general, the phases in the DataStreme Enrollment Process are as follows:

  1. Interest Form Phase
    1. Applications aren't open, but you can sign up to be notified when they are
  2. Application Phase
    1. You will need to create an AMS user account and fill out an AMS DataStreme Application Form
  3. Selection Committee Phase
    1. Wait for the Selection Committee to review all applications and notify you of your status
  4. Registration Phase
    1. If selected, you will need to complete the PennWest student registration process

 

We are currently in the Selection Committee Phase

If you applied for the Spring 2025 Semester, please keep an eye on your email inbox (and possibly your spam folder) for the results of the selection process. You will be notified whether you were selected to participate, selected as an alternate, or declined for the current semester's enrollment. We anticipate notifications will be sent on, or shortly after, 9 December 2024.

 

If you have any questions about any part of the enrollment process, please contact AMS via email ([email protected]) or phone (202-737-1043) between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern. We look forward to seeing you this Spring!