Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental SciencesCooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder
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At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences, hundreds of scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet
Spotlight on CIRES people
Learn more about the people and programs that make up CIRES
Discover CIRES
CIRES science
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Investigating the environment, from Earth's core to the Sun's atmosphere
CIRES education
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Inspiring curiosity, community, and action in environmental science
Research groups
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Advancing Earth system science through innovative research
ADVANCEing FieldSafety
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Building a safe and welcoming field environment and team culture
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