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CEEE provides opportunities for K-12, community college, undergraduate and graduate students to engage with environmental science through research experiences, workshops, activities, career trainings and more.

Featured Programs for K-12 students

Explore CEEE programs and projects supporting K-12 students and connecting learners with environmental science topics, including climate change, frozen landscapes, water, natural hazards, community resilience, climate solutions and more.

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Girls on Rock

Girls on Rock is a unique, FREE wilderness science education program for high school students.

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MOSAiC

Education and outreach efforts around the international Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) expedition to the Arctic.

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Science Show & Share

This webinar series connects scientists from around the world to engage students and learners of all ages. Each webinar includes a 20 minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A. Explore our recommended learning materials on the event page or video recording.

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We are Water

Place-based education program that connects local communities in the desert Southwest with water topics through stories, activities, and a traveling exhibit.

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Multimedia and Interactive Learning

Explore CEEE resources that offer dynamic approaches to learning about environmental science topics, including through educational games, research experience programs, immersive virtual field trips, and learn how to share all you've learned through engaging science presentations!

Youth Produced Videos

Dive into stories about water, drought, climate topics and learn from the perspectives of students.

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Storytelling

Explore CEEE resources that use storytelling to connect communities and share impactful narratives about environmental topics.

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Creating Presentations

Learn how to create engaging presentations with CEEE workshops and resources, offering scientists tools for storytelling, structuring talks, and connecting with broad audiences.

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Learning With Games

Engage in game-based learning with CEEE programs and activities, offering an interactive approach to environmental science.

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Virtual Reality Experiences

Discover how immersive experiences with maps, videos, and interactive content can enrich learning inside the classroom and beyond.

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Making Videos

Learn how to make your own videos with CEEE curriculum, hands-on workshops, and video resources offering students immersive experiences in climate science through filmmaking.

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Upcoming Events

May
Sat
10
2025
7:00 am MT
We are Water Exhibit Opening Day

The We are Water traveling exhibit will open at The Powerhouse in Durango, CO on May 10th, 2025. Please join us for a Community Celebration! Water-related community organizations will offer hands-on water activities for all ages.

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Jul
Tue - Sat
08 - 19
2025
9:00 am MT
Girls on Rock Expedition July 8th-19th

Girls on Rock is a unique, immersive expedition for high school youth (ages 16-17) from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico who are eager to explore Colorado’s breathtaking Rocky Mountains. With the support of scientists, artists, and a professional mountain guide, participants will climb real summits, study alpine ecosystems, and develop scientific and outdoor leadership skills in a supportive community.

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Ongoing Events

Ongoing Event

Water in the Western US

Water is important to all of us. Water connects people through place, memory, and community. But in places where water is scarce, like the Western United States, water can also be contentious and divisive.

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