Connecting environmental science and people to inspire curiosity, community and action.

Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE)

Connecting environmental science and people to inspire curiosity, community, and action.

We are Water

Recipient 2023 Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research

Water, critical and scarce in the Four Corners Region, connects diverse communities through shared place and unique stories.

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Research Experience for Community College Students

We are excited to welcome the 11th RECCS Cohort in summer 2025! Scientists interested in mentoring are encouraged to fill out the form on the program site.

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ADVANCEing FieldSafety

The course is FREE and open to the public. Please visit the Advancing FieldSaftey webpage to participate in training or get involved in the research study.

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Data Puzzles

Guide your students in making sense of authentic science data. Learn how to bring Data Puzzle lessons, data, and scientists into your classroom.

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Lifelong Learners

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Data Puzzles

Innovative lessons that combine classroom-friendly datasets with the research-backed instructional practices of Ambitious Science Teaching to support students in making sense of science phenomena and bringing authentic data into classrooms.

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We are Water

Place-based education program connecting local communities in the desert Southwest with water topics through stories, programming, hands-on activities, and a traveling exhibit in the local library.

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Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)

A award-winning collection of ~1000 free, peer-reviewed climate and energy educational resources, teaching support for educators and a vibrant listserv for climate education professionals.

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Upcoming Events

Mar - Apr

Mon - Mon

03 - 14

2025

4:00 pm MT

Discovering, Exploring, and Sharing Climate Resources - Webinar Series

Science Talk

Mar - Apr

Tue - Thu

04 - 17

2025

4:00 pm MT

Data Sensemaking Practices in the Not All Warming is Equal Data Puzzle lesson

Professional Learning Workshop

Mar - Apr

Tue - Thu

18 - 24

2025

4:00 pm MT

Data Sensemaking Practices in the Megadrought Data Puzzle lesson

Professional Learning Workshop

News

Apr 2025

Spotlight on CEEE's Megan Littrell

CIRES hosted its largest event ever, Arctic Science Summit Week

Finding Her People, Place and Purpose

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Discover CIRES at CU Boulder

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

At CIRES, hundreds of scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet.

The Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation (CEEE) is a part of CIRES. CEEE focuses on education, engagement and outreach to connect environmental science and people.

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