Thank you for your interest in past NCAR Explorer Series lectures from 2020! We hope you enjoy the abstracts, bios, short videos, and the archived lectures from these talks and look forward to seeing you at a future event!
2020 Explorer Series events
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Space Storms in the Upper Atmosphere and Ionosphere
Learn about the physics and chemistry that control the ionosphere, how the Northern Lights are formed, and a new scientific partnership called the Center for Geospace Storms.
Student Opportunities Event
Learn about all the student opportunities available at NCAR | UCAR | UCP.
Longmont Museum - Catcher in the Sky: Tales of Modern Day Science Research & Aviation
An encore of Catcher in the Sky: Tales of Modern Day Science Research & Aviation with NCAR scientist Christina McCluskey and NCAR chief pilot Scotty McClain will be virtually presented by the Longmont Museum on Longmont Public Media or on Facebook Live.
Explorando la ciencia a través de cursos en varios idiomas
¿Te fascina el mundo en el cual vivimos? ¿Sabías que el programa COMET de UCAR ofrece lecciones y cursos de ciencias gratuitos que puedes usar para aprender más sobre un sinfín de temas interesantes? Aprende sobre los varios cursos que están disponibles gratis.
Atmospheric Instrumentation and Measurement: Building the Foundation for Field Research
In this event, speak with scientists and educators who have created a series of ten meteorological instrumentation and measurement training modules for undergraduate and graduate education.
Discoveries from WE-CAN: Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
In this panel discussion, chat with scientists about how western U.S. wildfire smoke impacts air quality, nutrient cycles, weather and climate.
Discoveries from RELÁMPAGO: Gargantuan Hail
In 2018, scientists traveled to Argentina to study large severe storms, some of which can produce gargantuan hail. In this panel discussion, learn more about RELÁMPAGO, hail, and how to get involved in reporting hail events.
Kids Science Show
Can you listen to your TV remote control? How can you make the Mars rover Curiosity appear on your own kitchen table? Can you see heat or even watch farts? Virtually join scientist Jo Hecker to answer these questions and many more!
Seeing the Atmosphere Through Machine Learning
Machine learning algorithms are part of our everyday digital lives, but did you know that they can also be used in atmospheric research? Learn more with NCAR scientist David John Gagne.
Exploring Water's Journey in the Atmosphere
Explore how scientists track where rainwater comes from with Dr. Adriana Bailey in this special interactive NCAR Explorer Series event.
CATCHER IN THE SKY: A TALE OF MODERN DAY SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND AVIATION
Join NCAR scientist Christina McCluskey and NCAR chief pilot Scotty McClain as they discuss using specialized aircraft to study our atmosphere.
Hurricane Forecasts: Communicating Risk to Communities
Join us (virtually) for our first ever Encore Explorer Series event. Chat with NCAR scientist Rebecca Morss and dive deeper into her 2018 talk about hurricane forecasts and risk communication.
Colorado State University - Climate, Health, and Air Quality
Colorado State University, in collaboration with the NCAR Explorer Series, welcomes you to an insightful
panel discussion on our climate related to health and air quality. Get the opportunity to check out the new NCAR Traveling Climate Exhibit, too.