UCAR Center for Science Education
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Connecting educators, students, and the public to Earth science research conducted at NSF NCAR and UCAR.
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Hi we are UCAR SciEd!👋 We serve the geoscience community by amplifying and complementing the work of @ncar-ucar.bsky.social and member universities by reaching K-12 educators, university faculty, students, and the public through excellent educational programs & experiences. #NewHere #FirstPost (1/4)
How do scientists study what's happening inside a hurricane?
One way is by using dropsondes—small tubes filled with instruments that measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed!
One way is by using dropsondes—small tubes filled with instruments that measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed!
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
How do scientists study what's happening inside a hurricane?
One way is by using dropsondes—small tubes filled with instruments that measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed!
One way is by using dropsondes—small tubes filled with instruments that measure temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed!
Why do cars slide on ice?
Check out this simple hands-on activity that explores (safely!) why cars lose control on icy roads! Using a frozen “road” and toy cars, kids can experiment with winter driving conditions and what makes surfaces slippery. Try it at home and spark curiosity!
Check out this simple hands-on activity that explores (safely!) why cars lose control on icy roads! Using a frozen “road” and toy cars, kids can experiment with winter driving conditions and what makes surfaces slippery. Try it at home and spark curiosity!
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Why do cars slide on ice?
Check out this simple hands-on activity that explores (safely!) why cars lose control on icy roads! Using a frozen “road” and toy cars, kids can experiment with winter driving conditions and what makes surfaces slippery. Try it at home and spark curiosity!
Check out this simple hands-on activity that explores (safely!) why cars lose control on icy roads! Using a frozen “road” and toy cars, kids can experiment with winter driving conditions and what makes surfaces slippery. Try it at home and spark curiosity!
Family coming into town next week and looking for something to do? Come visit the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab and join one of our free public noon tours on Monday and Wednesday from 12pm-1pm!
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Family coming into town next week and looking for something to do? Come visit the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab and join one of our free public noon tours on Monday and Wednesday from 12pm-1pm!
Discover the power of virtual field trips!
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Discover the power of virtual field trips!
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
📣 New classroom activity alert!
We're excited to introduce "Share or Snooze?", a dynamic lesson that helps middle and high school students become savvy, critical consumers of online content while building media literacy around weather and Earth system science. 🌍
We're excited to introduce "Share or Snooze?", a dynamic lesson that helps middle and high school students become savvy, critical consumers of online content while building media literacy around weather and Earth system science. 🌍
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
📣 New classroom activity alert!
We're excited to introduce "Share or Snooze?", a dynamic lesson that helps middle and high school students become savvy, critical consumers of online content while building media literacy around weather and Earth system science. 🌍
We're excited to introduce "Share or Snooze?", a dynamic lesson that helps middle and high school students become savvy, critical consumers of online content while building media literacy around weather and Earth system science. 🌍
Our next Teacher Professional Development workshop is just one month away! Join us December 11, 2025, from 4:00-5:00 MT for "Unlocking the Treasure Chest: Pro Tips for Using SciEd Resources More Effectively." scied.ucar.edu/educators/te...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Our next Teacher Professional Development workshop is just one month away! Join us December 11, 2025, from 4:00-5:00 MT for "Unlocking the Treasure Chest: Pro Tips for Using SciEd Resources More Effectively." scied.ucar.edu/educators/te...
This weekend heroes assembled at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab for an action-packed day of science and fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Super Science Saturday—we had incredible weather and a super turnout from our community. 💥
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This weekend heroes assembled at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab for an action-packed day of science and fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Super Science Saturday—we had incredible weather and a super turnout from our community. 💥
Join us at CSU Spur in Denver this Friday November 7th for the Colorado Science Conference!
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Join us at CSU Spur in Denver this Friday November 7th for the Colorado Science Conference!
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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...
Super Science Saturday is tomorrow from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab. scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Super Science Saturday is tomorrow from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab. scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
Check out our new classroom activity "Shocking Lightning Science", designed for upper elementary and middle school!
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Students make observations about lightning from a slow motion video, create static electricity as a model of lightning, and play a game to learn about lightning safety.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Check out our new classroom activity "Shocking Lightning Science", designed for upper elementary and middle school!
Calling all K-12 educators!
We're excited to announce our new professional development opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year!
We're excited to announce our new professional development opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year!
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October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Calling all K-12 educators!
We're excited to announce our new professional development opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year!
We're excited to announce our new professional development opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year!
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Grab your capes, superheroes! 🦸♀️ Super Science Saturday is coming up in #BoulderCO, and it’s sure to be a day of science and fun for the whole family! Big thank you to @ucarscied.bsky.social for hosting this event!
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Grab your capes, superheroes! 🦸♀️ Super Science Saturday is coming up in #BoulderCO, and it’s sure to be a day of science and fun for the whole family! Big thank you to @ucarscied.bsky.social for hosting this event!
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Our NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder is CLOSED to the public tomorrow and Sunday for building maintenance. However, our parking lot and trails are still open for visitors to enjoy. Our free exhibits + tours will reopen Monday.
October 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our NCAR Mesa Lab in #Boulder is CLOSED to the public tomorrow and Sunday for building maintenance. However, our parking lot and trails are still open for visitors to enjoy. Our free exhibits + tours will reopen Monday.
Ready for an adventure, perfect for classrooms or home learning? 🎲 In our Nitrogen Cycle Game, you will take on the role of nitrogen and explore how it moves through Earth's systems. Roll the dice to discover where your journey takes you!
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October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ready for an adventure, perfect for classrooms or home learning? 🎲 In our Nitrogen Cycle Game, you will take on the role of nitrogen and explore how it moves through Earth's systems. Roll the dice to discover where your journey takes you!
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
For centuries people looked up and wondered what’s really above us. The discovery of the atmosphere wasn’t a single “eureka” moment—it was centuries of curiosity and courage, from mountain climbs to balloon flights that reached the edge of space. ☁️
October 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
For centuries people looked up and wondered what’s really above us. The discovery of the atmosphere wasn’t a single “eureka” moment—it was centuries of curiosity and courage, from mountain climbs to balloon flights that reached the edge of space. ☁️
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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.
What causes clouds to form? In some cases, mountains are the answer!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
What causes clouds to form? In some cases, mountains are the answer!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
What an incredible Homeschool Day!
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What an incredible Homeschool Day!
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Looking for fun ways to spark discovery and learning at home? 🌟 Our STEM at Home page offers hands-on activities that use everyday items to explore the world around us!
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Looking for fun ways to spark discovery and learning at home? 🌟 Our STEM at Home page offers hands-on activities that use everyday items to explore the world around us!
Suit up, scientists in training! 🥼 Super Science Saturday is just around the corner on November 1st from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. Heroes unite to harness the superpowers of science!
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Suit up, scientists in training! 🥼 Super Science Saturday is just around the corner on November 1st from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. Heroes unite to harness the superpowers of science!
What does it mean when an ozone alert is issued?
September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
What does it mean when an ozone alert is issued?
Next week members of our team are excited to attend and present at the Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference! Tuesday afternoon we will be giving a presentation on building a network of community-centered ozone bioindicator gardens to help create a healthier future.
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Next week members of our team are excited to attend and present at the Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference! Tuesday afternoon we will be giving a presentation on building a network of community-centered ozone bioindicator gardens to help create a healthier future.
HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
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When you are in Boulder - Come check this out!!
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Boulder’s NCAR opens redesigned Sun-Earth Connections exhibit
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder has reopened its Sun-Earth Connections exhibit after redesigning it for the first time since the exhibit opened in 2010.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
When you are in Boulder - Come check this out!!
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