Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences Employee Directory
Research ServicesColorado, United States201-500 Employees
CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, is a research organization based in Boulder, Colorado, established in 1967 as a joint institute of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Colorado Boulder. It operates within the research services sector and supports a large scientific community, including scientists and students, across multiple divisions and interdisciplinary centers that study the Earth system—from the cryosphere to the atmosphere and biosphere. The institute focuses on conducting innovative environmental research, advancing understanding of hydrospheric, atmospheric, geospheric, and ecological processes, and increasing public awareness of Earth system science to inform sustainable environmental stewardship. Its activities span several specialized domains and centers, addressing both fundamental science and applied insights, with programs such as Western Water Assessment and Education & Outreach contributing to broader engagement and applied research efforts.
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