NSF NCAR Computational & Information Systems Laboratory
@ncar-cisl.bsky.social
Advancing Earth system science research by providing
scientists with large-scale computing capabilities, access
to datasets, and innovative analysis tools.
cisl.ucar.edu
scientists with large-scale computing capabilities, access
to datasets, and innovative analysis tools.
cisl.ucar.edu
🆓Free, virtual workshop for teachers!📚
Last call!📣
Don't miss our teacher professional development session next Thursday: Pro Tips for Using SciEd Resources More Effectively. Join us to explore free, NGSS-aligned classroom materials and strategies to bring Earth and weather science to life!
Don't miss our teacher professional development session next Thursday: Pro Tips for Using SciEd Resources More Effectively. Join us to explore free, NGSS-aligned classroom materials and strategies to bring Earth and weather science to life!
December 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🆓Free, virtual workshop for teachers!📚
🌄Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) applications are now open! Paid, in-person internships will take place onsite in Boulder, Colorado at @ncar-ucar.bsky.social . Learn more and apply: www.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs
December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🌄Summer Internships in Parallel Computational Science (SIParCS) applications are now open! Paid, in-person internships will take place onsite in Boulder, Colorado at @ncar-ucar.bsky.social . Learn more and apply: www.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs
⚠️ We invite you to two upcoming in-person Town Halls. The AGU Town Hall will take place on Thursday, December 18, and the AMS Town Hall on Wednesday, January 28. Learn more about both events below:
AGU Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AMS Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AGU Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AMS Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AMS Town Hall: NSF NCAR’s advanced computing, data services, and new AI ecosystem road map for Earth
NSF NCAR’s advanced computing, data services, and new AI ecosystem road map for Earth System Scien
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December 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
⚠️ We invite you to two upcoming in-person Town Halls. The AGU Town Hall will take place on Thursday, December 18, and the AMS Town Hall on Wednesday, January 28. Learn more about both events below:
AGU Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AMS Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AGU Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
AMS Town Hall: commons.ucar.edu/opportunitie...
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On Nov 20, the NSF NCAR High Altitude Observatory (HAO) celebrated 85 years (you read that right: 85 years!!!) of studying the Sun! Founded in 1940 and then merged with NCAR in 1962, HAO has conducted world-class research, pioneering coronagraph development, eclipse expeditions & more!
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On Nov 20, the NSF NCAR High Altitude Observatory (HAO) celebrated 85 years (you read that right: 85 years!!!) of studying the Sun! Founded in 1940 and then merged with NCAR in 1962, HAO has conducted world-class research, pioneering coronagraph development, eclipse expeditions & more!
We're halfway through #SC25! If you haven't stopped by yet, visit us at Booth #4302 anytime to speak with someone from our team about the services and research activities happening in CISL.
We're always happy to help answer your questions!
We're always happy to help answer your questions!
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're halfway through #SC25! If you haven't stopped by yet, visit us at Booth #4302 anytime to speak with someone from our team about the services and research activities happening in CISL.
We're always happy to help answer your questions!
We're always happy to help answer your questions!
We can't wait for tomorrow's events at #SC25! Be sure to stop by Booth #4032 where you can learn more about NSF NCAR's premiere computational science internship program.
We will be at the SC25 Job Fair at booth JF10 from 10:30 am – 3 pm CST.
⭐ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
We will be at the SC25 Job Fair at booth JF10 from 10:30 am – 3 pm CST.
⭐ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We can't wait for tomorrow's events at #SC25! Be sure to stop by Booth #4032 where you can learn more about NSF NCAR's premiere computational science internship program.
We will be at the SC25 Job Fair at booth JF10 from 10:30 am – 3 pm CST.
⭐ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
We will be at the SC25 Job Fair at booth JF10 from 10:30 am – 3 pm CST.
⭐ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
Hello from #SC25! Be sure to stop by our📍 Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex this week. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet directly with CISL staff experts and explore new opportunities across a wide range of topics.
🎉 Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
🎉 Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hello from #SC25! Be sure to stop by our📍 Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex this week. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet directly with CISL staff experts and explore new opportunities across a wide range of topics.
🎉 Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
🎉 Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
We are headed to SC25 in St. Louis, Missouri, from November 16–21, 2025!
Visit us at Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex to meet our staff experts and explore new opportunities.
➡️ For more details, visit: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
Visit us at Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex to meet our staff experts and explore new opportunities.
➡️ For more details, visit: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We are headed to SC25 in St. Louis, Missouri, from November 16–21, 2025!
Visit us at Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex to meet our staff experts and explore new opportunities.
➡️ For more details, visit: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
Visit us at Booth #4032 at the America's Center Convention Complex to meet our staff experts and explore new opportunities.
➡️ For more details, visit: www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
🌟 ☁️Introducing CIRRUS: NSF NCAR'S new on-prem cloud service!
CIRRUS is designed to seamlessly integrate with NSF NCAR's existing HPC infrastructure, support software development, and host various research applications for Earth system science.
➡️ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/introdu...
CIRRUS is designed to seamlessly integrate with NSF NCAR's existing HPC infrastructure, support software development, and host various research applications for Earth system science.
➡️ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/introdu...
Introducing CIRRUS: NSF NCAR’s new on-prem cloud service | Computational and Information Systems LabIntroducing CIRRUS: NSF NCAR’s new on-prem cloud service | Computational and Information Systems La...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🌟 ☁️Introducing CIRRUS: NSF NCAR'S new on-prem cloud service!
CIRRUS is designed to seamlessly integrate with NSF NCAR's existing HPC infrastructure, support software development, and host various research applications for Earth system science.
➡️ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/introdu...
CIRRUS is designed to seamlessly integrate with NSF NCAR's existing HPC infrastructure, support software development, and host various research applications for Earth system science.
➡️ Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/introdu...
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The database is a combination of three NSF NCAR data repositories now in a single, analysis-ready research data commons.
Congrats to @ncar-cisl.bsky.social on this valuable platform: gdex.ucar.edu
Congrats to @ncar-cisl.bsky.social on this valuable platform: gdex.ucar.edu
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November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The database is a combination of three NSF NCAR data repositories now in a single, analysis-ready research data commons.
Congrats to @ncar-cisl.bsky.social on this valuable platform: gdex.ucar.edu
Congrats to @ncar-cisl.bsky.social on this valuable platform: gdex.ucar.edu
So proud of our work on GDEX! Check it out at gdex.ucar.edu
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
So proud of our work on GDEX! Check it out at gdex.ucar.edu
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Undergraduate opportunity! 📣 The NSF SOARS program is open for applications! SOARS is an undergrad-grad bridge program focusing on promoting and supporting research, mentoring, and community.
Learn more about eligibility and the app process:
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Learn more about eligibility and the app process:
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2026 NSF SOARS® First-Year Protege
Job Description Summary: UCAR is excited to announce the application opening of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) program...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Undergraduate opportunity! 📣 The NSF SOARS program is open for applications! SOARS is an undergrad-grad bridge program focusing on promoting and supporting research, mentoring, and community.
Learn more about eligibility and the app process:
ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_C...
Learn more about eligibility and the app process:
ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_C...
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Notice: data file downloads, Globus transfer, and data subset processing will be unavailable Nov 4-5. More information at gdex.ucar.edu/news/downtim...
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Notice: data file downloads, Globus transfer, and data subset processing will be unavailable Nov 4-5. More information at gdex.ucar.edu/news/downtim...
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @SC25 Conference: See how we're powering Earth Systems Science 🌎 . Check out Booth #4032 schedule to meet our Experts, find out about staff engagement, hear some intern presentations, and learn more about the work we do. See you in 2 weeks! www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
@ncar-ucar.bsky.social @SC25 Conference: See how we're powering Earth Systems Science 🌎 . Check out Booth #4032 schedule to meet our Experts, find out about staff engagement, hear some intern presentations, and learn more about the work we do. See you in 2 weeks! www.cisl.ucar.edu/events/nsf-n...
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We’re celebrating 25 years of @ncar-cisl.bsky.social Antarctic Mesoscale Prediction System (AMPS), which provides forecasting for Antarctica and has assisted both researchers and rescue missions alike.
https://www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/weathering-forecast-how-amps-powers-antarctic-operations-0
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October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We’re celebrating 25 years of @ncar-cisl.bsky.social Antarctic Mesoscale Prediction System (AMPS), which provides forecasting for Antarctica and has assisted both researchers and rescue missions alike.
https://www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/weathering-forecast-how-amps-powers-antarctic-operations-0
https://www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/weathering-forecast-how-amps-powers-antarctic-operations-0
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On Wed., Nov. 12 from 7-8:30 PM MT, NSF NCAR scientists Kristen Krumhardt and Alice DuVivier will discuss how Earth System Models are used to investigate polar ecosystem change for the next Explorer Series lecture. Join us virtually or in-person at the Mesa Lab!
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October 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
On Wed., Nov. 12 from 7-8:30 PM MT, NSF NCAR scientists Kristen Krumhardt and Alice DuVivier will discuss how Earth System Models are used to investigate polar ecosystem change for the next Explorer Series lecture. Join us virtually or in-person at the Mesa Lab!
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⌛ Still time to register for the 2nd Workshop on Correctness and Reproducibility for Earth System Software 🌎. Deadline for in-person participation extended to October 24, 2025. Join us in Boulder, CO next month November 5-7, 2025! ncar.github.io/correctness-...
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
⌛ Still time to register for the 2nd Workshop on Correctness and Reproducibility for Earth System Software 🌎. Deadline for in-person participation extended to October 24, 2025. Join us in Boulder, CO next month November 5-7, 2025! ncar.github.io/correctness-...
📣 New article! Weathering the forecast: How AMPS powers Antarctic operations www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/weather... ❄️
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October 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
📣 New article! Weathering the forecast: How AMPS powers Antarctic operations www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/weather... ❄️
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The NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder, including the Visitor Center and exhibits, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, for scheduled building maintenance. The parking lot and trail access will remain open through the weekend. The building will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20.
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder, including the Visitor Center and exhibits, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, for scheduled building maintenance. The parking lot and trail access will remain open through the weekend. The building will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20.
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ENCORE!📣 NSF NCAR scientist Kelly Barsanti will be giving an encore presentation of her Explorer Series lecture on air quality. Join us on Thurs., Oct. 9 at the Longmont Museum from 7-9PM; hope to see you there!
https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/ncar-explorer-series-a-history-of-urban-air-quality/
https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/ncar-explorer-series-a-history-of-urban-air-quality/
October 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
ENCORE!📣 NSF NCAR scientist Kelly Barsanti will be giving an encore presentation of her Explorer Series lecture on air quality. Join us on Thurs., Oct. 9 at the Longmont Museum from 7-9PM; hope to see you there!
https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/ncar-explorer-series-a-history-of-urban-air-quality/
https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/ncar-explorer-series-a-history-of-urban-air-quality/
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As wildfires intensify, we are helping communities stay prepared. With AI, satellites & seasonal forecasting, our researchers are enhancing wildfire risk predictions & arming emergency responders with valuable info to support their decisions. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/wildfires/
October 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As wildfires intensify, we are helping communities stay prepared. With AI, satellites & seasonal forecasting, our researchers are enhancing wildfire risk predictions & arming emergency responders with valuable info to support their decisions. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/wildfires/
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Extreme weather can delay travel and pose serious safety risks, but our research supports safe travel in the sky and on the road. We’re providing pilots with tools to steer clear of storms and developing systems to keep vehicles safe in winter weather. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/travel/
September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Extreme weather can delay travel and pose serious safety risks, but our research supports safe travel in the sky and on the road. We’re providing pilots with tools to steer clear of storms and developing systems to keep vehicles safe in winter weather. https://researchworks.ucar.edu/travel/
👏 @ncar-ucar.bsky.social has 2 nominations in the HPCwire Reader's Choice Awards! Go and vote for us! Polling closes on 10/03/25 www.hpcwire.com/2025-hpcwire...
Categories:
2. Best Use of HPC in Physical Sciences🌽 🌧️
8. Best Use of High Performance Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 🖥️
Categories:
2. Best Use of HPC in Physical Sciences🌽 🌧️
8. Best Use of High Performance Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 🖥️
2025 HPCwire Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting is Open! - HPCwire
Welcome to the 2025 HPCwire Readers’ Choice Awards Voting! HPCwire Readers’ Choice Award winners are determined by our HPC reader community. These awards recognize the most outstanding individuals, or...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
👏 @ncar-ucar.bsky.social has 2 nominations in the HPCwire Reader's Choice Awards! Go and vote for us! Polling closes on 10/03/25 www.hpcwire.com/2025-hpcwire...
Categories:
2. Best Use of HPC in Physical Sciences🌽 🌧️
8. Best Use of High Performance Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 🖥️
Categories:
2. Best Use of HPC in Physical Sciences🌽 🌧️
8. Best Use of High Performance Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 🖥️
Unearthing predictability: CISL-driven research examines soil moisture forecasts @ncar-ucar.bsky.social www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/unearth...
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September 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Unearthing predictability: CISL-driven research examines soil moisture forecasts @ncar-ucar.bsky.social www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/unearth...
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🌍💧 New models reveal the secret life of water!
SCI-SWIM, led by Rice & NCAR with NSF support, tracks where rain comes from using stable water isotopes — tracing moisture from oceans to clouds to ice sheets.
🔗 Learn more: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne...
#WaterCycle #NSF
SCI-SWIM, led by Rice & NCAR with NSF support, tracks where rain comes from using stable water isotopes — tracing moisture from oceans to clouds to ice sheets.
🔗 Learn more: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne...
#WaterCycle #NSF
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🌍💧 New models reveal the secret life of water!
SCI-SWIM, led by Rice & NCAR with NSF support, tracks where rain comes from using stable water isotopes — tracing moisture from oceans to clouds to ice sheets.
🔗 Learn more: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne...
#WaterCycle #NSF
SCI-SWIM, led by Rice & NCAR with NSF support, tracks where rain comes from using stable water isotopes — tracing moisture from oceans to clouds to ice sheets.
🔗 Learn more: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne...
#WaterCycle #NSF