Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Strategic Imperative 4: Communication and Outreach

Enhance the impact, accessibility, and reach of our science and data to the scientific community, educators, policymakers, and the public

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Graduate student Margarita Reza gives a lightning talk on iodine chemistry and its role in ozone destruction at CIRES Rendezvous 2023.
- Lauren Lipuma/CIRES

Explore our goals and learn how we are implementing each part of the strategic plan. Click on each card to see more information.

Goals 1 and 2

Collaborate widely on outreach and communications efforts within and beyond CU Boulder and NOAA to promote scientific literacy and CIRES science; and Expand participation and skill in outreach and communications.

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Social media

The CIRES Communications team uses social media to promote CIRES science, awards, opportunities, and more

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Communications training and interview support

The CIRES Communications team leads media and communication trainings and provides resources for interview preparation

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Graphic design

The CIRES Communications team provides graphic design support through 1:1 consultations, online videos, and workshops

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Webinars

CIRES centers, program, and groups host webinars that are open to the public

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Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation (CEEE) programs

CEEE connects educators, learners, and communities with environmental and Earth system science

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Public talks

CIRES offers speaker events at local breweries and the annual Distinguished Lecture Seminar, which are all open to the public

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Spheres Magazine

Produced by the CIRES communications group, Spheres Magazine highlights the diverse research conducted at CIRES

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Science Pathways Program

The program aims to build connections, lower barriers to work at CIRES, and expand the reach of CIRES’ science

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Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) mentoring

A paid summer research experience program open to community college students in Colorado and from surrounding rural community colleges