UCAR Center for Science Education

a CILC Content Provider

The UCAR Center for Science Education amplifies and complements the work of the National Science Foundation's National Center for Atmospheric Research, by offering educational resources and programs for students and the general public.

We provide a range of digital and in-person learning opportunities to engage K-12 students and teachers in explorations of atmospheric, weather, climate, and related Earth system sciences.

2021-2022

Programs by UCAR Center for Science Education

Explore NCAR: Live Virtual Tour of the National Center for Atmospheric Research [FREE]

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Mesa Laboratory sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, CO. This world-class research laboratory focuses on an understanding of Earth system sciences. Explore the...

Meet the Experts: Predicting Hurricanes in the Face of Climate Change [FREE] Dec 14, 2022

With our changing climate, we are already seeing an increase in the intensity and frequency of many severe weather events. Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are one type of weather that becomes supercharged by climate change and can...

Meet the Experts: Predicting the Weather for Renewable Energy [FREE] Nov 9, 2022

As countries around the world transition their power grids from fossil fuels to renewable energy, one challenge we all face is the effect daily weather has on wind and solar energy production. Predicting cloud cover and wind where we build our...

Weather Wow! Hurricane Trackers [FREE]

A new tropical cyclone has been detected in the Atlantic Ocean! Your class of meteorologists-in-training must work collaboratively in teams to track the developing hurricane and make an emergency response plan for a coastal town. Immerse your...

Weather Wow! Up in the Air [FREE]

Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into...

Type of Organization

Science Center/Zoo

Contact

School and Public Programs (SPP) Team spp@ucar.edu
3090 Center Green Dr
Boulder Colorado 80301
303-497-2401
United States

https://scied.ucar.edu/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of UCAR Center for Science Education cover:

Career Education
Sciences
STEM