Marissa Vara
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Undergraduate STEM Coordinator
Organization
SOARS
Marissa is the SOARS Undergraduate STEM Coordinator. She assists the SOARS Program Lead by providing ongoing support to Protégés, mentors, and staff during the 11-weeks summer research experience and throughout the year. Marissa also works with NCAR Education & Outreach and SOARS with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts to help the earth system community advance in this space.