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Super Science Saturday

Super Science Saturday is a public science celebration that draws thousands of excited and curious people of all ages to the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab to explore Earth system science!

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Explore the Earth System

What's a sunspot? How does air pollution form? Visit the Learning Zone to explore these questions and more.

Learning Zone

Visit this hub for short articles, interactives, classroom activities, images, and videos to help you learn how the Earth works.

Image Gallery

View the photos, diagrams, and graphics used throughout the Learning Zone.

Videos

Watch a video in our expansive media library.

Games and Simulations

Expand your learning through virtual games and simulations.

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Do Science!

Learn how you can help make science happen.

Atmospheric Science Career Profiles

Read stories of what brought people to work here, descriptions of the work they do, and the projects they are most excited about.

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Job Shadow Guide

Use our job shadow guide to help you prepare for a career learning experience at a business or organization in your community.

NSF Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (NSF SOARS) is an undergraduate-to-graduate bridge and career pathways program designed to promote and support research, mentoring, and community in the atmospheric and Earth system sciences.

More Information for Aspiring Scientists

Join Us for a Tour, Program, or Event

Visit the Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO, for exhibits, tours, field trip programs, hiking trails, and our annual science festival.

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NSF NCAR Public Tours

Exploring the NSF NCAR's Mesa Lab Visitor Center is an enjoyable and educational way to spend some time in the Denver metro area.

School Field Trips to NSF NCAR

A field trip to the NSF NCAR Visitor Center is a fun way for your class, camp, or club to learn about weather, the atmosphere, Sun and space weather, and more!