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TOMORROW, talk led by CIRES' Mark Seefeldt — Fulbright in Norway: Researching extreme temperatures and precipitation, skiing, and traveling 🗓️: October 28 🕛️: 12 pm 📍: CIRES auditorium 🔗: cires.colorado.edu/events/fulbr...

TOMORROW, Science on Tap with CIRES' Drew Blauth: The air we breathe — Learn about your contributions to air pollution and how to protect yourself from it. 🗓️ October 27 🕡️ 6:30 pm 📍 Bambei Brewing, Superior, CO 🔗 cires.colorado.edu/events/scien... 📸: Aerial view of Denver/Library of Congress

CIRES is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in polar and/or cryospheric sciences! This role will advance environmental science, especially as it relates to cold region processes in earth system change & variability. For full consideration, apply by 12/1: jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...

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Navigating the New Arctic Community Office

During the Cold Air Outbreak Experiment in the Sub-Arctic Region (CAESAR) field campaign, CIRES Fellow John Cassano cycled through a snowy landscape under the northern lights in Kiruna, Sweden. #PhotoFriday #FieldworkFriday 📸 John Cassano/CIRES

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The 2026 Navigating the New Arctic Research Experience for Undergraduates (NNA REU) students had the opportunity to share their research during the 2026 NNA Annual Community Meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska. Learn more about the students and watch their presentations here: nna-co.org/students

cires.colorado.eduLand managers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem struggle to adapt to a changing landscape

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the largest intact ecosystems on Earth — and it’s changing fast. New CIRES research surveyed how land managers are responding to this ecological change. @katherinesiegel.bsky.social @cugeography.bsky.social @colorado.edu cires.colorado.edu/news/land-ma...

colorado.eduCU Boulder professor co-chairing major National Academies study for NASASteve Nerem is co-chairing a key National Academies’ study committee making recommendations on the next 10 years of NASA’s Earth science and...

CIRES Fellow Steve Nerem is co-chairing the National Academies’ Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space 2028-2037. The committee will make recommendations on the next 10 years of NASA’s Earth science and remote sensing activities. www.colorado.edu/aerospace/cu...

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NEXT WEEK, talk led by CIRES' Mark Seefeldt — Fulbright in Norway: Researching extreme temperatures and precipitation, skiing, and traveling 🗓️: October 28 🕛️: 12 pm 📍: CIRES auditorium 🔗: cires.colorado.edu/events/fulbr...

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Glacier or snow field? ❄️ It’s useful to know the difference, but not always important to distinguish between the two. Are you science-ing? Need to know. 🧐 Are you honoring or simply enjoying? Probably unimportant. 🤩 Either way, ice on land can do important work…like store water! 💦

cires.colorado.eduCIRES researchers pinpoint why weather models struggle at sunriseModels struggle to pick up the atmospheric effects of early morning heat, which can make daily forecasts less accurate

ICYMI — Researchers from CIRES and @noaa.gov's Global Systems Laboratory used field observations to understand why current weather models often struggle to simulate the atmospheric effects of early morning heat. 📚️ Read the story: cires.colorado.edu/news/cires-r...

TOMORROW, Science and Spirits with CIRES' Kai Kopecky — Life after death: how dead organisms serve as nature's memories 🗓️: October 22 🕡️: 6:30 - 7:30 pm 📍: Spirit Hound Distillers in Lyons, Colorado 🔗: cires.colorado.edu/events/scien... 📸: Christina Kumler/CIRES

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Growing crops means understanding soil moisture, and the NASA NSIDC Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) has data for that. https://bit.ly/4ymFUnA

cires.colorado.eduHumans of CIRES: Anna McAuliffeAssociate scientist in NOAA GML is overwintering at the South Pole from 2026 to 2027

For our next #HumansOfCIRES, meet Anna McAuliffe, a CIRES associate scientist working in @noaa.gov's Global Monitoring Laboratory. McAuliffe builds instruments that measure greenhouse gases. In November, she is heading down to the South Pole for a year. cires.colorado.edu/news/humans-...

colorado.edu5 El Niño myths, busted. Here's what the 'Godzilla' El Niño could really mean for ColoradoAs one of the strongest El Niño events in recorded history approaches its peak, climate scientist Kris Karnauskas explains what may be in store for Colorado and

In the Pacific Ocean, a record-breaking El Niño continues to grow — and countries around the world are bracing for its impacts, including potential extreme weather. CIRES Fellow Kris Karnauskas busts 5 myths about the climate phenomenon: www.colorado.edu/today/2026/1...

"During the 2023–24 strong El Niño, Colorado’s snowpack reached 31% above average. But during the previous strong El Niño, in the winter of 2015–16, snowpack was below average." @oceansclimatecu.bsky.social @colorado.edu

Congratulations, Katya Schloesser!

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation@ciresceee.bsky.social

Join us in congratulating CEEE's Katya Schloesser on being selected as the Excellence in Informal Science Teaching Awardee by the Colorado Association of Science Teachers! 🎉

Join the thriving community of researchers in Boulder, Colorado, as a CIRES Visiting Fellow! Work alongside stellar scientists and staff at world-class @colorado.edu and Boulder’s @noaa.gov Laboratories. Applications close December 21. Learn more: cires.colorado.edu/award-progra...

cires.colorado.eduVisiting Fellows Information Session 2026This one-hour informational webinar about the CIRES Visiting Fellow Program answers: What is the program? How do I apply? What do I need to include in my application? How do I identify a sponsor?

Attend the CIRES Visiting Fellow info session! 🗓️ Monday, November 2 🕙️ 10 am MT 🔗 cires.colorado.edu/events/visit...

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Can you drink melted sea ice? Find the answer to this question and other questions about sea ice in NSIDC's Learn section of our website. https://bit.ly/4aOCK2D

cires.colorado.eduNew report finds building wildfire-resilient homes costs less than residents expectIntegrating wildfire resilience into new construction is practical and economical, according to the report’s findings

Housing development in Colorado is spreading into fire-prone landscapes, increasing risk and costs. A new CIRES-led report suggests that building wildfire-resistant homes — under Colorado's new wildfire building code — may cost less than people think. cires.colorado.edu/news/new-rep...

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Happy #NationalChemistryWeek! CIRES scientists are world-leaders in environmental chemistry, bringing understanding of subatomic to global processes related critical societal challenges, including air quality, disease transmission, the climate system, and more. cires.colorado.edu/area-researc...

CIRES scientists travel far and wide — and high — for their research. In this #FieldworkFriday photo from 2025, Dave Costa, an electrical engineer at CIRES working in @noaa.gov PSL, climbs on a tower at a Wind Forecast Improvement Project (WFIP3) site on Block Island, RI. 📸 Laura Bianco/CIRES

youtu.beBig Ideas: What if we could help communities lessen the devastation of fire and drought?Bold ideas have shaped our university for generations, providing unmatched hands-on research opportunities for our students while addressing society’s most pressing issues. Meet one of the ideas…

Yesterday, @colorado.edu announced its next 5 Big Ideas. First up: What if we could help communities lessen the devastation of fire and drought? CIRES' Ben Livneh & Virginia Iglesias talked about the importance of interdisciplinary research to advance community resilience. youtu.be/6lJ-x8mWEBk?...

colorado.eduBig Ideas Make Us BoulderAs we take time to commemorate and appreciate the university’s 150 year history, we are also turning to the future to consider what comes next. What bold,

Learn more: www.colorado.edu/chancellor/b... @wwanews.bsky.social @cuengineering.bsky.social @earthlabcu.bsky.social

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When is the most powerful time to take climate action? Today. But here's something equally important: there is no expiration date for meaningful climate action. 📅

Researchers from CIRES and @noaa.gov's Global Systems Laboratory used field observations to understand why current weather models often struggle to simulate the atmospheric effects of early morning heat. 📚️ Read the story: cires.colorado.edu/news/cires-r...

NEXT WEEK, Science and Spirits with CIRES' Kai Kopecky — Life after death: how dead organisms serve as nature's memories 🗓️: October 22 🕡️: 6:30 - 7:30 pm 📍: Spirit Hound Distillers in Lyons, Colorado 🔗: cires.colorado.edu/events/scien... 📸: Christina Kumler/CIRES

Yesterday, Senators John Hickenlooper, Lisa Murkowski, and Angus King sent a bipartisan letter urging the DoD and @noaa.gov to prioritize and protect the integrity of satellite weather data: www.hickenlooper.senate.gov/press_releas... 📸: @alibanwell.bsky.social/CIRES

“With increasing national attention on changes in the Arctic... and the associated economic, geopolitical, and strategic implications, it is critical that we maintain our ability to monitor and understand conditions on the ground,” said Mark Serreze, @nsidc.bsky.social director & CIRES fellow.

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New climate report out in #Bioscience. Shout to authors @williamripple.bsky.social & @michaelemann.bsky.social. Love the Solutions section! doi.org/10.1093/bios... 🧪

Science on Tap with CIRES' Drew Blauth: The air we breathe — Learn about your contributions to air pollution and how to protect yourself from it. 🗓️ October 27 🕡️ 6:30 pm 📍 Bambei Brewing, Superior, CO 🔗 cires.colorado.edu/events/scien... 📸: Aerial view of Denver/Library of Congress

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TOMORROW (10/14) — Sustainability on Tap with Sara Tabatabaie and Caitlin Charlet, hosted by @colorado.edu's Sustainability Research Initiative 🕕️: 6 - 8 pm 🔗: calendar.colorado.edu/event/sustai...

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Tenure-track faculty job alert at CU Boulder! Hire is through @cires.colorado.edu and departmental affiliation will be decided in consultation with the new hire. jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...

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jobs.colorado.eduAssistant Professor of Polar or Cryospheric Sciences

Job posting! Comes work with me @cires.colorado.edu. Let's do amazing things together! #polar #cryosphere #academicjob jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...

Upcoming talk led by CIRES' Mark Seefeldt — Fulbright in Norway: Researching extreme temperatures and precipitation, skiing, and traveling 🗓️: October 28 🕛️: 12 pm 📍: CIRES auditorium 🔗: cires.colorado.edu/events/fulbr...

ciresblogs.colorado.eduSpatial thinking through an Indigenous lens: Seeing relationships, not just locationsBy James Rattling Leaf, ESIIL and NC CASC

In honor of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, read a blog post from James Rattling Leaf from @cu-esiil.bsky.social and the North Central Climate Adaptation Center (NC CASC) about spatial thinking through an Indigenous lens. ciresblogs.colorado.edu/tribal-engag...

Happy #EarthScienceWeek! CIRES scientists study a wide range of Earth science topics, including the solid Earth, weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, atmospheric chemistry, water, and more. Learn about our research: cires.colorado.edu/research?utm... 📸 Patrick Cullis/CIRES alum

Navigating the New Arctic Community Office

CIRES scientists use all sorts of tools to understand environmental change. Researchers at CIRES' @earthlabcu.bsky.social use drone imagery to track changes in vegetation cover, fire, and more. This week's #FieldworkFriday photos shows scientists preparing for a drone flight. 📸: Ty Tuff/CIRES

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The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2027 organizers are accepting proposals for community meetings and workshops which will take place in Hakodate, Japan, April 11–20, 2027. Proposals are due October 16, 2026. For more information visit: www.assw.info/program/meet...

Visit our friends @instaar.bsky.social — and learn about their amazing greenhouse gas research!

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"GREENHOUSES GASES UP CLOSE", Thurs Oct 15th CU Boulder East Campus @colorado.edu Meet the scientists & explore the labs behind INSTAAR's GHG research. Posters & refreshments at 5pm, talk at 6pm, & then guided tours of two labs Get your FREE tickets calendar.colorado.edu/event/greenh...

colorado.eduCU Boulder Research in MotionCU Boulder fuels scientific discovery through interdisciplinary research that reshapes knowledge and drives innovation.

Groundbreaking discoveries @colorado.edu over the last 150 years — including work led by Shelly Miller and CIRES Fellow José-Luis Jimenez, which "helped reshape global understanding of disease transmission and accelerate innovations to improve indoor air quality." www.colorado.edu/coloradan/20...

news.agu.orgPenguin poop is melting Antarctic snow by keeping algae greenPenguin poop is fertilizing snow algae blooms along the Antarctic Peninsula, feeding dense green algae patches along the coastline, according to a new study in Journal of Geophysical Research:…

New @wwu.edu, @nsidc.bsky.social, and @colorado.edu research shows penguin poop feed green algae patches that melt Antarctic snow. Read the story from @agu.org: news.agu.org/press-releas...

“The link between wildlife, nutrients, and snow algae is a critical missing component in projections of expansion of ice-free areas in Antarctica," said Alia Khan, a research affiliate at NSIDC, associate professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder & co-author of the study

cires.colorado.eduHumans of CIRES: Brigitta Rongstad StrongScientific communications specialist wanted to be a marine biologist when she was younger

For this week's #HumansOfCIRES, meet Brigitta Rongstad Strong @brongstad.bsky.social, a scientific communications specialist at CIRES. Rongstad Strong has a PhD in geological sciences — and when she was younger, she wanted to a marine biologist. Read the Q&A: cires.colorado.edu/news/humans-...

colorado.eduResearch & Innovation WeekQuestions?Please contact Chris Yankee: chris.yankee@colorado.edu.

Next week is Research & Innovation Week @colorado.edu! Events will: 🔬 Highlight and shape tomorrow's leaders 💡 Showcase some of CU Boulder's compelling innovations 🌍️ Demonstrate CU Boulder's positive impact on humanity Explore the schedule: www.colorado.edu/researchinno...