CIRES Center for Education, Engagement & Evaluation

CIRES Center for Education, Engagement & Evaluation CIRES Center for Education, Engagement & Evaluation (CEEE) connects environmental science and people to inspire curiosity, community, and action

We educate people about Earth and environmental science issues that are relevant to our everyday lives, through outreach to the public and to the K-12 education community.

Adriana Villanueva Costilla, a 2026 intern with the Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) program, ...
08/20/2026

Adriana Villanueva Costilla, a 2026 intern with the Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) program, studied the downslope windstorms that affected Colorado in December 2025.

Read about the work she conducted in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at CU Boulder, studying the meteorological characteristics and societal impact of the storms in her spotlight:

https://cires.colorado.edu/news/humans-cires-adriana-villanueva-costilla

HUGE congratulations to CEEE's Ryan Vachon—research associate and expert film producer—winner of the 2026 Heartland Emmy...
08/18/2026

HUGE congratulations to CEEE's Ryan Vachon—research associate and expert film producer—winner of the 2026 Heartland Emmy Award for Best Topical Documentary for his film, "Fracture." 👏

Ryan describes the film as one that "follows a daring team of scientists on a high-stakes mission to drill beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, battling brutal snowstorms and extreme conditions to extract ancient rock samples that may reveal when the ice last vanished — and offer urgent clues about the future of global sea levels." 🌊

"Fracture" promo: https://vimeo.com/1074426319/f1bd296184?fl=ls&fe=ec

In this , students will create graphical displays of data related to phenology in Colorado’s East River Valley ⛰️🌊Find ...
08/10/2026

In this , students will create graphical displays of data related to phenology in Colorado’s East River Valley ⛰️🌊

Find this resource and more at
ceee.colorado.edu/lesson/exploration-phenology-plants-and-animals-colorado

Last week, we wrapped up our Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop, where middle school and high school educators attended ...
08/03/2026

Last week, we wrapped up our Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop, where middle school and high school educators attended educational resource sessions, seminars by scientists, lab tours, and networking events. 👨‍🏫

Topics covered: climate science, natural hazards, water resources, climate mental health, data literacy, and more. 🧠

Didn't make it? There's always next year! Tell us what topics you want to see in 2027 in the comments below 👇

In this , students are introduced to the Arctic and Arctic climate through a virtual exploration of the geography of th...
08/03/2026

In this , students are introduced to the Arctic and Arctic climate through a virtual exploration of the geography of the Arctic students become familiar with the region 🏔️❄️

Find this resource and more at
ceee.colorado.edu/lesson/exploring-arctic

Join us today for the 2026 Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) Oral Presentations! Presentations ...
07/31/2026

Join us today for the 2026 Research Experience for Community College Students (RECCS) Oral Presentations! Presentations will begin at 9:00 am MT and will showcase the research students have conducted throughout the summer alongside NOAA, CIRES, and CU mentors. We hope you can join us in celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of the 2026 RECCS cohort!

Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/PM5-ckbadlI?si=tAvCxPaOpq2Qmqby

In this , students read a poem written by a local fire survivor, and utilize a visualization practice to build personal...
07/27/2026

In this , students read a poem written by a local fire survivor, and utilize a visualization practice to build personal resilience 💪🏼✨

Find this resource and more at
ceee.colorado.edu/lesson/revisioning-hazards

🚨 There's only ONE WEEK left until the Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop! 🚨Registration is $50 and covers all workshop ...
07/22/2026

🚨 There's only ONE WEEK left until the Resilient Futures Teacher Workshop! 🚨

Registration is $50 and covers all workshop costs. Educators who complete the workshop will receive a gift certificate.

Participants can also earn a 20-hour professional development certificate at no extra cost or pay an additional $95 per credit to earn graduate credit through CU Boulder.

Spots are limited. Register here today!
🔗 tinyurl.com/RFTW26

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