Advanced Modeling and Observing Systems
Characterizing and predicting the state of the Earth system on all scales using direct observations and techniques for projecting outcomes mathematically.

Geodynamics
Gaining a better understanding of convection within the Earth's mantle, and of how convection affects the surface of our planet.

Regional Processes
Understanding the role of climate information used in regional decisions concerning natural resources.

Climate System Variability
Climate changes that occur both in the short term - seasons to decades - and those that occur across millennia.

Planetary Metabolism
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.

Integrating Activities
Boundary-crossing pursuits that convey CIRES' science mission to society.