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This Saturday, expect increased activity at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab as we host Super Science Saturday! There will be limited parking for those hoping to access the nearby #Boulder Open Space trails. Activities are planned from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.

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Are you looking for a mission-driven role to support science? Are you interested in advancing Earth system science? We are hiring at UCAR and NSF NCAR for a variety of positions including science/research, human resources, engineering, finance, and more!
https://t.co/euzHKXhFHF

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✈️ The microburst challenge: A story of science, innovation, and safer aviation
📆 Wednesday, October 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. MDT
📍NSF NCAR Mesa Lab and Online

Register: https://t.co/xQhSJTU51g

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Microbursts were one of the biggest threats to aviation safety, but with decades of critical research from NSF NCAR scientists, flights are now safer and microbursts are easier to detect. At the next Explorer Series lecture, we’ll discuss this fascinating history of research.

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Since dryness is a critical driver of wildfires, a team of NSF NCAR scientists created a wildfire risk map, updated in real time & open source, to show a detailed view of the moisture content of different types of vegetation across the US & adjacent areas.
https://t.co/NoUArhsIBk

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🧑🏻‍🎓Open for apps! The ASP postdoc allows students to conduct independent research under the mentorship of scientists & engineers at NSF NCAR. This year, we are requesting apps that fit the theme of “Building National Resilience." Apps due October 25. https://t.co/Bu9I4IjSSy

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Looking for a residency opportunity? The NSF NCAR EdEC Faculty Fellowship Program allows fellows to develop research collaborations, joint research proposals, enhanced classroom content & more in Boulder, CO. Apps due October 8.

https://t.co/cznGm3It8f

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Summer is winding down, but summer internship season is 1 of our fav times of year! Our 2026 cohort spent the summer working on their research projects, learning from mentors & attending professional development seminars & a poster session. Congrats on wonderful work, interns!

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Boulder-area friends: On Monday (8/24) & Tuesday (8/25), the Mesa Lab road will be reduced to one lane for vehicles & will be closed to pedestrians & bicycles due to construction. Expect 5-10 minute delays as flaggers manage traffic. Normal operations resume on Wednesday (8/26).

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Spotlighting wildfire behavior in our next Explorer Series event next week.🧑‍🚒 Jason Knievel will discuss predicting & modeling wildfire behavior & how research supports emergency responders.

📅: 8/25 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MDT

https://t.co/D8IFroc0I0

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CREDIT is a free resource that’s great for students, professors & any researcher who wants to build an AI emulator. This tool is just one way that we’re building powerful AI capabilities to support the broader research community. Learn more about CREDIT: https://t.co/oiu1lAR6dq

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Building an AI model just got easier thanks to our open source tool CREDIT! NSF NCAR’s next-gen Community Research Earth Digital Intelligence Twin (CREDIT) got an upgrade, now with a building-blocks approach, reduced run time & more physics to keep the AI outputs realistic.

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At the end of the rainbow, sometimes the pot of gold is actually an architectural & scientific treasure– the Mesa Lab! 🌈 For us, advancing Earth system science & making strides in research that benefit society is the ultimate reward.

📸: Bradley Allf

https://t.co/FQoL56WABn

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Curious about air quality during wildfire season and how it can impact our health? NSF NCAR scientist Forrest Lacey shares insights in our next Science in the Spotlight webinar.

📅Thursday, Aug. 13 from 3-4 p.m. MT
🌐 Virtual webinar

More details: https://t.co/xp87ahPM1y

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Towering "firestorm clouds" are largely a mystery. A first-of-its kind NASA project is working to change that, and a Broomfield-based NCAR plane is at the center of the mission.

https://t.co/A5BbUTSGLa

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Pardon our dust 🚧 Expect roadwork & construction on the Mesa Lab road & parking lot this month. To maintain access to the building & trails, there will be temporary closures of parking lot sections & one-way traffic access managed by flaggers. Thanks for understanding!

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REMINDER: Today and tomorrow, NSF NCAR Mesa Lab road and parking lot, as well as nearby Boulder Open Space trails, will be closed to the public starting at 4 p.m. MDT.

The road will reopen for normal use on Sunday. Happy July 4th!

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🎆 Boulder-area friends: The NSF NCAR Mesa Lab road, parking lot, and hiking access will be closed for the holiday starting at 4 p.m. on both July 3 and July 4. The road will reopen for normal use on July 5. Thank you!

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Let’s explore machine learning and subseasonal forecasting! In Tuesday's virtual Explorer Series conversation, Kirsten Mayer discusses how NSF NCAR scientists use machine learning to uncover what conditions make long range forecasts more accurate.
Details: https://t.co/jMEDGuOZy1

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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://t.co/BVFqZaCecS