From now through December 31, submit your images to the 2023 contest, in any of these categories: Science in the field, science in the classroom, landscape, people, plants/animals, and general. A team of judges will select winners to be displayed in the admin hallway on campus for two years, and then give the large-format reproduction… Read More


Starting on September 1, your Buff OneCard is your EcoPass. Please see this article from CU Boulder on this change, how to get a replacement BuffOne Card if needed, and other program details. If your BuffOne Card does not have the RFID symbol on the left-hand side (see image below), you will need to get… Read More


CIRES Mentoring Program launches on September 5. This 8-month program is designed to build connections across CIRES and NOAA, foster career development, and enhance a sense of community and belonging within the research institute. The program is open to all career stages from new arrivals to senior staff; new hires are especially encouraged to join.… Read More


Kari Bowen is the new CIESRDS Administrative and Science Manager, a position dedicated to ensuring our cooperative agreement with NOAA runs smoothly and efficiently. Kari, a geoscientist and applied meteorologist, will work in the David Skaggs Research Center. She is happy to see drop-ins in 3B511, where she is generally in-person Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.… Read More


CU campus will be closed on Monday, July 3, 2023, in alignment with Governor Polis’ recent decision to observe July 3 as an additional state holiday. This new day of leave extends to all regular CIRES employees, regardless of work location. However, classes scheduled for this day will continue as normal and instructors should not… Read More


The CIRES Communications Team has two new colleagues: Managing Editor Lauren Lipum and Science Writer Stephanie Maltarich. Lauren, who will work at NOAA two days a week, has been a science communicator for the past ten years and specializes in using multimedia to communicate science concepts. Stephanie joins CIRES after three years working as a… Read More


CU Boulder has specific requirements for reporting, using designated medical providers and procedures after a workplace injury. This process is managed by the University’s Office of Risk Management.  For coverage purposes, please note that injuries must be reported by the employee or a supervisor within 10 days of the incident.  The website outlines the necessary… Read More


The Finance Team is excited to announce that Cayla Jones has joined the Travel Team as a Travel Specialist.  Cayla comes to us from the University of Arkansas where she has worked in a similar role.  Please join us in welcoming Cayla to the CIRES team!… Read More