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

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Learn more about the people and programs that make up CIRES

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CIRES science

A man inspects a unmanned aircraft system, which is white and orange in color

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

ADVANCEing FieldSafety

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Building a safe and welcoming field environment and team culture

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Spheres Magazine

Highlighting the diverse research conducted at CIRES