Building a bridge between scientific research and education
Links to educational materials from NCAR's High Altitude Observatory, including a pictorial introduction to the Sun, a slide show on the solar astronomy of the Anasazi in the prehistoric Southwest, solar physics history and biographies, a tutorial on the physics of the aurora, and more
A quick look at the science and issues involved in major weather and climate topics researched at NCAR & UCAR, including climate change/global warming, hurricanes, the nitrogen cycle, a glossary of major patterns influencing weather and climate, a thunderstorm glossary, and background on wildfires and fire weather.
Frequently asked questions and links to resources, from our current job openings to what it's like and how to prepare for a career as a scientist, engineer, or skilled technician in the atmospheric and environmental sciences
Supporting, enhancing, and stimulating learning about the atmospheric and related sciences through courses in Boulder, an outreach program, and distance learning via the interactive MetEd Web site and MetEd en español
A university and college database to help students find schools that match their academic goals in the atmospheric, oceanic, hydrologic, and related Earth system sciences
Systems and services that enable universities, school districts, libraries, and publishers to organize, manage, comprehend, and enrich online resources to improve learning outcomes and learner engagement
A community-led effort to promote access to high-quality digital resources for teaching and learning about the Earth at all levels
A guide for prospective students considering a career in the atmospheric sciences, featuring interviews with scientists and students, career options, advice on courses and schools, and much more
Enlightening exhibits in an inspiring setting, open seven days a week; free admission, wheelchair accessible. Explore on your own, on a tour, or with an audiotour in English or Spanish
Interdisciplinary materials on global change, aimed at undergraduate students who are not majoring in science. Modular materials integrate with earth sciences, biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, and the social sciences.
Free, interactive, online training on a wide range of topics in meteorology, climatology, hydrology, oceanography, environmental science, and more from MetEd, a service of UCAR's COMET Program
Educación y formación en meteorologia - the Spanish gateway to UCAR's online training in meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, and environmental science describes all the site's offerings, including webcasts and training in Spanish; the resource page includes dictionaries and glossaries. A service of UCAR's COMET Program
Photos, illustrations, animations, and video footage to illustrate your atmospheric and Earth science presentations
Distance learning to help teachers integrate Earth system science, climate, and global change into the science classroom; a series of six-week courses informed by current research; recertification credit is available
NSDL seeks to both deepen and extend science literacy through access to educational materials that reveal the nature of the physical universe, including the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Demonstrations of weather balloons and other observing systems during field campaigns and on classroom visits bring students of all ages the excitement of discovery and exploration. NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory invites educators to inquire about classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences
Interviews with the next generation of students and professionals embarking on careers in the broader UCAR community, at schools and universities, laboratories, and commercial endeavors
Paid research internships offering mentoring and other support to undergraduates exploring a career in the atmospheric sciences or a related field
GLOBE works with K-12 students, teachers, and scientists worldwide to support collaborative research on Earth's environment at local, regional, and global scales
Data, tools, and community leadership for enhanced Earth-system education and research
Opportunities to pursue internships, postdoctoral fellowships, special training, sabbaticals, and collaborative research at NCAR or UCAR and at laboratories and educational institutions around the country
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