For National AI Literacy Day, NCAR CISL scientists will discuss AI machine learning models & visualizations along w/ emerging opportunities & challenges of AI application in Earth system science. Join us virtually on Friday, March 27, at 11 AM MDT. https://bit.ly/4bPLAMR

Just four more days until in-person registration closes! Register today: sea.ucar.edu/iss/2026/

Registration is open for the 2026 Pythia Cook-off! Join us in-person at the NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO June 15-18, 2026. projectpythia.org/pythia-cooko...

🌟 Registration is open for the 2026 Improving Scientific Software (ISS) Conference! Hosted by the UCAR Software Engineering Assembly, join us April 6–9, 2026 in Boulder, CO (or virtually) as we explore “Maintaining the Joy of Software Development.” More information: sea.ucar.edu/iss/2026/

Using CISL resources, MESACLIP generates exceptionally high-resolution climate data. Read more about this collaborative efforts between scientists at Texas A&M University and NSF NCAR: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/using-c...

Final reminder for our February 19th virtual teacher professional development session "Innovations in Road Weather Science!" Hosted by NSTA, this session dives into how scientists use weather data, modeling, and emerging technologies to better understand road conditions and improve traffic safety.

NSF NCAR researchers will go to the ends of the Earth to collect data. The SCARGO project is wraps up this week, but for the last couple of months, the SCARGO instrument has been hitching a ride on flights to the South Pole to collect data on the Southern Ocean. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4auVMLB

We’ve got a new dataset that’s hi-res and research ready: MESACLIP. Researchers used two supercomputers to create the MESACLIP dataset which features the Earth system in unprecedented detail, including snow cover and sea surface temperatures. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rBK9bg

Smarter winter road forecasts mean safer travel for everyone.❄️🚘 Pikalert® delivers road-level hazard guidance & treatment recommendations that help transportation agencies act earlier, respond smarter, & use resources more efficiently.➕Learn more! ral.ucar.edu/solutions/be...

🦎 Join us for the 6th Chameleon User Meeting: Infrastructure for AI Research & Education in Computer Science 🖥️ Call for presentations due Feb 13 and travel support available for presenters. www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-chamel...

🌥️ CIRRUS (Cloud Infrastructure for Remote Research, Universities, and Scientists) applications inspire research community by showcasing platform's power. 🌟 Learn more: www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/cirrus-...

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Though we don't mean the holidays 🎄 🎁. We mean @agu.org! Come by and say 👋🏾 at our booth in the Exhibit Hall. Our 1st Science Showcase kicks off at 3 ET with info about the GDEX. Get more info on this and all our presentations at AGU: https://bit.ly/48W4IYa

✨ Good morning from #AGU25! We’re keeping the momentum going with another great lineup of RAL talks today. Stop by and connect! ral.ucar.edu/events/2025/...

Staff Spotlight: Jeff Anderson discusses the Guardian Tsunami warning system on BBC. 🌊 www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic... @ncar-ucar.bsky.social

Call for Participants: Workforce in IT Networking at SC (WINS) program. Apply by 1/31/26 winsworkforce.it/apply/ WINS provides a “hands-on” mentorship opportunity for early-mid career applicants in IT to construct SCinet, 1 of the fastest & most advanced computer networks in the 🌏 for SC conference.

Don’t panic, we’ve got the Hitchhiker's Guide to Antarctica . . . for scientific instruments that is! Our SCARGO instrument is hitching a ride on planes flying to and from Antarctica's McMurdo Station to gather vital data on the carbon cycle in the Southern Ocean. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4auVMLB

🎙️ Join us tomorrow for a virtual Explorer Series Conversation with NSF NCAR hurricane expert Falko Judt. We'll discuss Hurricane Melissa and predicting extreme weather. Registration is free and open to everyone! 📅 2-3 p.m. MST on Dec. 9. 2025 Register: https://edec.ucar.edu/events/hurricane-melissa

🆓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

⚠️ 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

🌟 ☁️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...

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

So proud of our work on GDEX! Check it out at gdex.ucar.edu

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...

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...

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

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! www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id...

⌛ 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... ❄️ @ncar-ucar.bsky.social

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.

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/

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/

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 🖥️

Unearthing predictability: CISL-driven research examines soil moisture forecasts @ncar-ucar.bsky.social www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/unearth...

🌍💧 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

Registration is open for the 2nd Workshop on Correctness and Reproducibility for Earth System Software ncar.github.io/correctness-.... Workshop held in conjunction with the Tutorial: Rigor and Reasoning in Scientific Software (R3Sw) Nov 5-7, 2025 at @ncar-ucar.bsky.social #BoulderCO & virtually.

A major milestone for @ncar-ucar.bsky.social : The Geoscience Data Exchange (GDEX) @ncar-gdex.bsky.social transition is complete 🎉This strategic initiative unifies 3 data repositories into a single, modernized, analysis-ready research data commons. www.cisl.ucar.edu/news/geoscie...

Electricity powers modern life. Powerful storms on the Sun and on Earth can pose risks to power grids and tech we rely on. We're helping power grids stay strong by forecasting severe weather & solar storms while guiding smarter infrastructure design. 💡 https://bit.ly/4nAtTFn

We’ve got out-of-this-world updates to share about our observatory in the works! 💫 The Coronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) is being developed to help scientists better predict solar storms and when they may affect us on Earth. 🧵

Keep a vigilant eye on our website for updates: scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...

Anyone can be a scientist, and who knows, you might see a familiar face on the wall while you explore! @ncar-eol.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social

Applications are OPEN for the Faculty Innovator Program, supporting collaborative interdisciplinary projects pairing faculty with NSF NCAR researchers. Applicants will start with the Ideas Lab workshops to co-develop proposals. Due Sept. 15. https://edec.ucar.edu/university-partnerships/innovators

As hurricanes intensify, our research helps to protect the vulnerable. NSF NCAR & UCAR are powering+improving hurricane forecasts with real-time satellite data, strong dropsonde tech & cutting-edge models to keep emergency managers & communities informed: https://researchworks.ucar.edu/hurricanes/