2014 Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IAP) Summer Camp was held in the  IAP on 15-18 July, 2014. The objective of the Summer Camp is to get undergraduate students interested in atmospheric sciences and encourage them to apply for the graduate program of IAP. The campers, 106 undergraduate students, applied for the camp two months ago and have been selected from nearly 30 universities in China. They were warmly welcome by IAP Director General Dr. ZHU Jiang, Deputy Director-General Dr. LU Riyu, and Director of Graduate Division WANG Yinghui.

Dr. ZHU wished every member of this camp could find a science topic that really interests them and go for it when they find it. XU Lianlian from Lanzhou University, on behalf of all the campers, thanked IAP for providing an opportunity to learn about the institute and communicate with their peers. “We will all cherish such an extraordinary experience for life.” Said Xu.

During the 4-day camp, IAP scientists delivered 14 seminars, after which active exchanges often happened between students and lectures. Structure of the institute gradually became clear for the campers. Meanwhile, friendship among campers grew deeper.

On the afternoon of 18th July, 2014, Deputy Director-General WANG Shenglin gave a speech at the closing ceremony of the 2014 IAP Summer Camp.  He emphasized that learning is a life-long process. He wished the campers could carry their team spirit, scientific research attitude back to their life and study.

5 students representing their group respectively took the stage in turn. They thanked IAP for their hospitality. They spoke highly of the work arrangement of the Graduate Division. Also, they expressed gratitudes to the lecturers and volunteers who are always ready to help. WEI Sun reflected his experience representing all volunteers.

A splendid party was held afterwards. Students demonstrated their talents in singing and dancing. It was not easy to present such a wonderful evening party without rehearsal in such a short time yet they made it.

Through this summer camp, IAP unveiled its sublime and solemn side to those who are willing to devote their life to atmospheric science. May this experience become a beautiful imprint of their memory!

(Written by HUAI Xiaowei)