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[IDV #BNG-162679]: training request

Teddy,

Thanks so much for promoting the IDV and Unidata technology! Even though $350 is
not very much, unfortunately the answer is no.  The reason is we cannot support
international endeavors of this sort.

If someone could pay for our trip, the IDV Team would, of course, *love* to do
IDV training in Jamaica.

Have fun :-)

Best,

Unidata IDV Support

> Greetings Team IDV (Tom, Yuen, Julien),
> 
> I was planning to visit Boulder for a few weeks this summer, but was just 
> delivered an
> exciting curve-ball to help support a climate services project in Jamaica 
> during late
> June to mid-July. During this time I will be presenting my research on 
> Caribbean
> rainfall, but I was also asked to give an IDV training workshop to the 
> Jamaican national
> weather service. This opportunity was presented to me after my passion for 
> the IDV and
> my success in using it was made obvious. The program managers decided that 
> the IDV is
> exactly what the met. station needs to progress their climate services goals.
> 
> Initially, I was planning to visit for no more than 5 days. However, they 
> want me to
> stay for close to a month. To help offset the additional costs (primarily 
> on-campus
> housing), I am seeking possible funding to extend my stay to 2 weeks. While 
> unlikely,
> does Unidata provide any funding for international training and outreach? I 
> am seeking
> funding to support 10 days of on-campus lodging for a total of $350 in 
> exchange of IDV
> training and support. I am not an expert as you are, but I can claim to be an 
> advanced
> intermediate.
> 
> I know this request may seem outrageous and especially ill-timed, but I 
> thought it was
> worth asking. Despite whatever is or is not available, I will be providing 
> IDV training.
> If there is interest, I can also look into possible IDV training from Team 
> IDV if
> desired.
> 
> Regardless of funding, I continue to be a strong advocate of using IDV for 
> both analysis
> and visualization and will always strive to convert others along the way. 
> Thank you for
> the excellent work and continued support.
> 
> I hope all is well in Boulder and that the summer is treating you to 
> beautiful weather.
> 
> cheers,
> 
> teddy allen
> 
> p.s. IDV training will be introduced to other program participants outside of 
> the
> national met. service as well including a host of visiting professors and 
> graduate
> students.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Teddy Allen, Ph.D. Student
> The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
> Division of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography
> 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
> Miami, FL 33149
> USA
> 
> Director of Scientific Applications
> The International Environmental Data Rescue Organization (IEDRO)
> www.iedro.org
> Office: MSC-315
> Tel : +001-305-421-4275
> skype: teddy.allen
> web: www.teddyallen.com<http://www.teddyallen.com>
> 
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> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: BNG-162679
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed