Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Communications

We share stories to enhance the impact, accessibility, and reach of CIRES science

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Scientists heading back to camp after a long day in the field on the George VI Ice Shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula. November 2019.
- Alison Banwell/CIRES

The CIRES Communications team shares CIRES science with the broader world. We promote CIRES science to journalists and the public through writing and content production, including video, audio, graphic design, and social media. We manage CIRES social media channels, connect reporters with CIRES scientists, and maintain CIRES branding and style guidelines. We also lead our institute's internal communications, connecting scientists and administrative staff with the information they need to succeed. 

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Newsroom

Read about CIRES research, watch videos highlighting our scientists' work, and explore recent press coverage.

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Spheres Magazine

Produced by the CIRES communications team, Spheres Magazine highlights the wide-ranging research conducted at CIRES.

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Annual Reports

CIRES facilitates collaboration between CU Boulder and NOAA. Every year, we report our accomplishments to NOAA.

CIRES Communications team

Media inquiry? Email ciresnews@colorado.edu.

If you're looking for an expert, explore our lists below.

CIRES experts

CIRES scientists are international leaders in atmospheric chemistry, weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, water resources, solid Earth sciences, space science, and more.

Contact the CIRES Communications help desk if you need:

  • To send an email for a CIRES-related event
  • Editing help
  • Graphic and video support for papers and proposals
  • Event photography and photo research
  • General questions about communications or outreach strategy

Please refer external media inquiries and requests to ciresnews@colorado.edu.

CIRES science communication training videos:

View all our training videos on YouTube, or explore our collection of tip sheets and training slide decks below.

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Tip sheet: CIRES guide to media interviews

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Tip sheet: How to construct your message

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Training: Crafting a superb conference presentation (slide deck)

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Training: Introduction to video and animation (slide deck)

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Training: Crafting visuals to communicate your science (slide deck)

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Training: Building impactful visualizations for better communication (slide deck)

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Training: Level up your photography game (slide deck)