group of students in the mountains

About the CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE)

About the CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE)

Sub Title

Connecting environmental science and people to inspire curiosity, community, and action 

The CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE) connects educators, learners, and communities with environmental and Earth system science. Our team provides accessible, high-quality environmental science curriculum and informal learning experiences, inclusive community building and engagement, meaningful career development, and research and evaluation support to evaluate the impact of education and science programs.

We strive to make science and research data accessible, inspire environmental action, and empower curiosity and scientific engagement for a sustainable future. We support future and early-career scientists through training and career opportunities. We collaborate with scientists to broaden the impact of their research through outreach activities and educational materials and to develop program evaluation plans for research proposals. We hold diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and educational justice as core values in our work. 

CEEE (pronounced ‘C triple E’) has been serving educators, students, the science community, and the public since 1997 and was formerly known as CIRES Education & Outreach Program. Our team consists of scientists, data specialists, educators, evaluators, media experts, graphic designers, and outreach specialists.  

We believe the entire world benefits from science, but only if information and educational opportunities are shared with everyone. Connect with us and see where science can take you. 

Our Mission

CEEE is a well-known and trusted partner for connecting CIRES science with educators, learners, and communities. We strive to make research data accessible, inspire environmental action, and empower curiosity and scientific engagement. We provide accessible, inclusive, high-quality environmental science curriculum and informal learning experiences, as well as meaningful professional and career development opportunities. Our evaluation team measures the impact of programs and contributes to scholarship around best practices.  

Contact Us


E-mailciresoutreach@colorado.edu
Office: 303-492-5670
Fax: 303-735-3644

Physical Address:
CIRES Education and Outreach
1333 Grandview Avenue
Boulder, CO 80302

Campus Mailing Address:
CIRES Education and Outreach
University of Colorado
488 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309

Office Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm -- fall and spring semesters 

Parking:
Parking on Grandview is by university permit only. There are a few metered spaces for public parking on Grandview, as well as many metered spaces on University Avenue, just a block south. 

Directions from US 36:

  • Take the Baseline Rd. Exit toward CO-93 
  • Turn left at Baseline Rd.
  • Take the first right onto North Broadway Street
  • Turn right onto Grandview Avenue (one block past University Avenue)
  • Look for 1333 Grandview on the left
1333 Grandview House

Keep up to date on opportunities and news from CEEE