The Joint Office for Science Support (JOSS) of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is a team of professional and skilled technical and administrative specialists whose mission is to collaborate with the scientific community. JOSS works closely with scientists and research managers to plan, organize and conduct scientific programs in the most productive, efficient and cost-effective ways.
JOSS arranges worldwide travel for over 1,550 scientists from over 312 academic, research, and other organizations, annually.
JOSS develops and administers activity budgets and provides regular reporting to funders.
JOSS provides logistic support to field observing campaigns from the planning stage through the post-campaign research workshops:
You handle the science.
JOSS handles the support.
JOSS supports the Okeanos Explorer cruises discovering new species with a robotic vehicle in oceans around the world.
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