We don't just offer education and outreach opportunities, we also actively contribute to the body of scientific literature that seeks to define and explore the most effective, evidence-based approaches to sharing science and developing future scientists.
Reports & publications
"2018-2024 NCAR Education & Outreach Strategic Plan"
Provides guidance for NCAR Education and Outreach and a framework for tracking and reporting impact
The plan’s three main strategic goals are:
- To inspire, engage and inform the public about the atmospheric and related sciences conducted by NCAR and the university community.
- To entrain and prepare a highly skilled and diverse workforce for careers in the atmospheric and related sciences.
- To support the university community in educating students in the atmospheric and related sciences.
"Increasing the diversity of your graduate program: Translating best practices into success"
Explores the success of a strategic initiative to increase diversity in the atmospheric sciences at Colorado State University
"Long-term impacts of a career development workshop for undergraduates"
A look at how the weeklong Undergraduate Leadership Workshop benefits participants for the short- and long-term