Northwest Climate Science Center Five-Year Review Report
Dates
Date Reported
2017-03
Citation
American Fisheries Society, Cornell University Human Dimensions Research Unit, and U.S. Geological Survey, Northwest Climate Science Center Five-Year Review Report: .
Summary
The American Fisheries Society and the Human Dimensions Research Unit of Cornell University have been engaged by NCCWSC to lead 5-year reviews of the CSCs. The purpose of the CSC review and evaluation is to: 1. Evaluate the effectiveness of each CSC in meeting project goals. 2. Assess the level of scientific contribution and achievement at each CSC with respect to climate modeling, climate change impacts assessments, vulnerability and adaptation of fish, wildlife and their habitats, and collaborative development of adaptation strategies for regional stakeholders, and education and training of graduate and post‐doctoral fellows 3. Evaluate the competencies and efficiencies of each host university in managing the administrative [...]
Summary
The American Fisheries Society and the Human Dimensions Research Unit of Cornell University have been engaged by NCCWSC to lead 5-year reviews of the CSCs. The purpose of the CSC review and evaluation is to:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of each CSC in meeting project goals.
2. Assess the level of scientific contribution and achievement at each CSC with respect to climate modeling, climate change impacts assessments, vulnerability and adaptation of fish, wildlife and their habitats, and collaborative development of adaptation strategies for regional stakeholders, and education and training of graduate and post‐doctoral fellows
3. Evaluate the competencies and efficiencies of each host university in managing the administrative and program requirements of the CSCs.
4. Aid the NCCWSC in developing improved requirements for re‐competition of the next university hosting agreements, to be conducted starting in 2016.
