Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Science to BENEFIT Society

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

Humans of CIRES

Learn more about the fellows, scientists, admin staff, and students who support CIRES' mission

Spotlights

Discover more about CIRES research, fieldwork, milestones, and more

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CIRES Science

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Investigating the environment, from Earth's core to the Sun's atmosphere

Centers and Programs

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Advancing Earth system science through innovative research

ESOC

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Understanding the Earth System through remote sensing research

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Spheres Magazine

Highlighting the diverse research conducted at CIRES