Centers

CIRES is home to four centers, which represent historic and current research foci. Our centers foster collaboration, facilitating partnerships between federal and academic entities. They also provide an identity and organizational structure for some of CIRES’ major research areas

Centers

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Center for Limnology

The Center for Limnology at CIRES is to promote research and teaching related to inland aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, streams, and wetlands.

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Earth Science and Observation Center

Advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth System based on innovative remote sensing research.

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National Snow and Ice Data Center

Advancing knowledge of Earth's frozen regions.

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Center for Microbial Exploration

The mission of the Center for Microbial Exploration is to strengthen ongoing and future microbiome research, education, and outreach efforts at CU Boulder.

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