 The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) was created in the late 1950s by faculty from 14 leading universities to support and nourish the atmospheric sciences. These visionaries recognized the need for community observational and computational facilities and a world-class research staff, which together would allow the community to carry out complex, long-term scientific programs beyond the reach of individual universities.
In partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), they established the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Since its inception UCAR has managed NCAR, on behalf of NSF, to address pressing scientific and societal needs involving the atmosphere and its interactions with the oceans, land, and Sun — what is now called Earth system science.
UCAR’s role in supporting and complementing the work of academia has grown to include new research, service, and education programs in the UCAR Office of Programs (UOP) and Office of Education and Outreach (EO).
UCAR now comprises 71 member universities, 17 affiliates and 46 international affiliates. Collectively, they strengthen and promote professional interactions, collaborations, and collegiality in the broader community.
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