Explore

Wind blows the snow from trees during the aftermath of a winter storm in the Rocky Mountains.

There are many ways to explore science from NSF NCAR and UCAR. Take a look at some options below to discover something new in our Learning Zone, meet Jeff the Yeti and his friends at SkySci for Kids, visit the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center virtually, and so much more!

Learning Zone

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

SkySci for Kids

Explore weather wonders, climate change, and stuff in the sky. On SkySci for Kids, you can play, watch, read, and do science! This website is open to any young-at-heart learners.

Explore Virtually

We offer several opportunities to connect with NCAR science from anywhere in the world, including self-guided online tours of the Mesa Lab and a mobile app to learn about clouds.

Careers in STEM

STEM is for everyone! There are many different careers that put you right in the center of exciting work involving STEM. These resources will connect students from 6th grade through graduate school to STEM careers at NSF NCAR and UCAR.

About 20 atmosphere lanterns lit up in a dark room

STEM at Home

Are you looking for fun, informal STEM activities that you can do at home with some simple materials? Explore our resources below to discover how to make an atmosphere lantern, how cars lose control on ice, and more!