Research Themes
CIRES has in recent years increasingly aligned its research along scientific themes rather than organizational structures to foster a more interdisciplinary approach. We are addressing scientific questions of societal relevance and seeking to present results in a meaningful context. These themes are designed to reflect changing priorities and can adapt to a dynamic world as needs evolve. The six themes include four scientific foci, the advanced tools that support them, and the underlying activities and philosophy that integrate them. For more information, see the full text description of the themes or choose a theme below.
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Characterizing and predicting the state of the Earth system on all scales using direct observations and techniques for projecting outcomes mathematically. |
Gaining a better understanding of convection within the Earth's mantle, and of how convection affects the surface of our planet. |
Understanding the role of climate information used in regional decisions concerning natural resources. |
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Climate changes that occur both in the short term - seasons to decades - and those that occur across millennia. |
The complex web of biochemical and ecological processes that occur within the biosphere, and the interaction of these processes with the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. |
Boundary-crossing pursuits that convey CIRES' science mission to society. |
