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The Cooperative Institute for Earth System Research and Data Science (CIESRDS) is a cornerstone of the long-standing partnership between CU Boulder and NOAA. Established under a cooperative agreement in 2022, CIESRDS builds on over five decades of collaboration through CIRES. This partnership enables more than 900 CU Boulder scientists to work side-by-side with NOAA researchers, primarily at the David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, Colorado. CIESRDS supports NOAA’s mission by advancing Earth system research and data science in areas critical to public safety, environmental resilience, and scientific innovation.
CIESRDS exemplifies the power of cooperative research in addressing complex environmental challenges. Its integrated model of scientific excellence and administrative support enables NOAA to fulfill its mission more effectively. As highlighted in recent meetings and reports, CIESRDS is not only meeting but exceeding expectations, with its value increasingly recognized at the highest levels of NOAA and federal leadership. This enduring partnership continues to evolve, ensuring that science remains at the forefront of national efforts to understand and respond to environmental change.
The Cooperative Institute for Earth System Research and Data Science (CIESRDS) is a cornerstone of the long-standing partnership between CU Boulder and NOAA. Established under a cooperative agreement in 2022, CIESRDS builds on over five decades of collaboration through CIRES. This partnership enables more than 900 CU Boulder scientists to work side-by-side with NOAA researchers, primarily at the David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, Colorado. CIESRDS supports NOAA’s mission by advancing Earth system research and data science in areas critical to public safety, environmental resilience, and scientific innovation.
CIESRDS exemplifies the power of cooperative research in addressing complex environmental challenges. Its integrated model of scientific excellence and administrative support enables NOAA to fulfill its mission more effectively. As highlighted in recent meetings and reports, CIESRDS is not only meeting but exceeding expectations, with its value increasingly recognized at the highest levels of NOAA and federal leadership. This enduring partnership continues to evolve, ensuring that science remains at the forefront of national efforts to understand and respond to environmental change.
