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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congratulations to CGD Senior Scientist John Fasullo on being named a 2026 AGU @agu.org Fellow, and to CGD Emeritus Scientist Jim Hurrell on receiving the 2026 AGU Ambassador Award! 🎉 We're proud to celebrate these well-deserved honors. #AGUHonors

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For the next Explorer Series lecture, NSF NCAR’s Yingxiao Zhang and Kristina Black & UCAR COMET's Wendy Gram will share results from a multi-year expedition in Alaska collecting ocean & air samples to study the drivers of weather. 📅: Wed., Sept. 2, 7-8:30 P.M. edec.ucar.edu/events/alask...

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

CESM Goes to Brazil! 🇧🇷 CGD’s Dave Lawrence led a CESM Tutorial at EarthSym 2026 in Maceió. 10 students stayed after to ask how CESM could fuel their research. Great to see CESM making an impact on the other side of the world. 🌎

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

When icebergs melt, oceans respond. 🌊 New research led by UC Davis and CGD suggests North Pacific iceberg melt may have helped weaken the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) during the last ice age. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #OceanScience #Paleoclimate #NSFNCAR

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

💡Ideas. 🤝 Collaboration. 🚀 Discovery. CGD scientists Isla Simpson and Stephen Yeager are mentoring the next generation at Rossbypalooza (July 20–31), guiding hands-on Earth system science research and discovery. More: lnkd.in/dcyYv7mX

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended last week's CESM Tutorial! It was great to connect with new and familiar faces. Through lectures, hands-on CESM training, discussions with scientists, and networking, participants built a strong foundation in Earth system modeling. 🌎

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Fact or fiction? Using disaster movies as a springboard, the next Explorer Series lecture with NSF NCAR’s Gokhan Danabasoglu and Aixue Hu will discuss the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation’s past, present & potential future behavior. 🗓️: Wed, July 15, 7-8:30 PM MT edec.ucar.edu/events/AMOC

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David A Bailey @dabail10.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Another successful CESM workshop. Obligatory high albedo picture from Gustavo and myself. @ncar-cgd.bsky.social

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Chandler Morris @chandleram.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I had an awesome time attending the CESM Workshop @ncar-cgd.bsky.social the past few days and presenting in the paleoclimate working group session! It’s amazing to see the different applications of CESM across topics and institutions. I’m so grateful for NCAR’s support of early career scientists! ⛰️🌎

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 CESM Workshop brought inspiring talks, awards, working group discussions, and a lively poster session. Congratulations to Charlie Koven and Genevieve Clow on their CESM awards! Missed a session? Watch online: lnkd.in/gNncXvBy

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Cheryl Craig has been sharing the story and impact of scientific computing with diverse audiences. Recently, she presented at the Loveland Museum, gave a keynote at the ISS Conference, and guest lectured in a CU Boulder atmospheric/oceanic sciences course. Great work, Cheryl!

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The 31st Annual CESM Workshop is almost here! In-person registration closes June 5. Join us for plenaries by Duncan Watson-Parris & James Done, plus sessions on storytelling, ML, Earth system prediction & high-res CESM. Registration: www.eventsquid.com/mobileapp.cf...

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🌎The 1st International Symposium on Earth System Modeling (#EarthSym) is coming up in Brazil, bringing together researchers to advance understanding of Earth’s interconnected systems. CGD scientists David Lawrence, Stephen Yeager, Yaga Richter, Meg Fowler & Maria Molina are participating.

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

NSF NCAR CGD scientists joined a Texas A&M workshop on high & ultra-high resolution Earth system modeling. As models sharpen from ~100 km to ~3 km, they can better capture regional detail & extremes but bring big scientific and computational challenges. Proud of our CGD scientists!

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🌍 Learning from Machine Learning for Better Earth System Understanding 🗓 Apr 14, 2026 | ⏰ 3–4 pm MDT | Why do forecasts change weeks out? In this Explorer Series talk, Kirsten Mayer (CGD) shares how ML is improving subseasonal weather prediction and helping scientists understand forecast accuracy.

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🌍 CGD scientist Dr. Yaga Richter shares in her TEDxBoulder talk how natural disasters are more connected than we think. She highlights Earth’s interconnected systems and calls for stronger collaboration, better science education, and cross-disciplinary solutions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqOr...

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Halemaʻumaʻu crater erupts at the summit of Kīlauea on March 10, 2026. 🌋 Photo by Christine Shields.

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

✈️ International Collaboration ✈️ Scientists from NSF NCAR’s CGD Lab are in Kyoto, Japan this week for the CMIP meeting, joining the global modeling community to coordinate experiments and improve tools for understanding Earth’s complex systems. #EarthSystemScience #GlobalScience #NSFNCARCGD

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Help Shape iCESM: User Survey We’re developing the next-generation isotope-enabled Community Earth System Model (iCESM) with water isotope and tracking capabilities. Please help guide development and documentation by completing the iCESM User Survey (~10 minutes): forms.gle/gBftvVGEQeMW...

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Purpose of this survey This survey aims to better understand the current and potential user community of the isotope-enabled Community Earth System Model (iCESM). Your responses will guide future mode...

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 CESM Winter Working Group Meetings last week! ✨ Miss a session? Slides & YouTube recordings are now on the agenda pages. Upcoming: Feb 12 – Paleoclimate WG Feb 24–26 – Land Model & Biogeochemistry WGs Agendas + virtual registration: lnkd.in/gqSShksN

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We’ve got a new dataset that’s hi-res and research ready: MESACLIP. Researchers used two supercomputers to create the MESACLIP dataset which features the Earth system in unprecedented detail, including snow cover and sea surface temperatures. Learn more: bit.ly/4rBK9bg

A high-resolution simulation illustrating ocean currents with vibrant colors. The warm currents are depicted in red and orange, centrally concentrated along the equator, while cooler currents appear in blue and green. Continents, including North America, South America, Africa, Eurasia, and Australia, are visible.

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

☀️Happy start to the 2026 CESM Winter Working Group Meetings!☀️ This week kicks off our winter meetings, bringing the CESM community together for discussion and collaboration. Online participation is open all week! #CESM www.cesm.ucar.edu/events/worki...

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Jiang Zhu @climate-z.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

📣 Register & join CESM Paleoclimate Working Group Meeting on Feb 12 Hybrid community meeting on paleo modeling, proxy data, & model–data integration. Talks cover deep-time, isotopes, community efforts & coordination Register for virtual link www.cesm.ucar.edu/events/worki... @ncar-cgd.bsky.social

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Check out CGD’s schedule at AMS 2026✨ www.cgd.ucar.edu/events/2026/...

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Happy AGU Week! 🌎✨ CGD scientists are at the AGU Annual Meeting, 25,000+ Earth & space scientists from 100+ countries, sharing cutting-edge research. See our full schedule: www.cgd.ucar.edu/events/2025/.... Pictured: Isla Simpson presenting on CESM2 seasonal prediction skill.

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🌎 Global Conditions: 2024 Snapshot 🌎 The BAMS State of the Climate report shares the latest, reliable measurements of Earth’s system, with input from 590 scientists across 58 countries. Explore many of the datasets on the CGD Climate Data Guide. 🔗 lnkd.in/gvgP2Ryx

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🌊 NSF NCAR hosted the first CROCODILE & MOM6 Workshop at the Mesa Lab in Boulder, bringing together 30 scientists for a week of collaboration and hands-on modeling. 🌎 Teams are developing tools to build regional ocean models in hours, not weeks. Watch recordings: lnkd.in/gmibERzU

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Jiang Zhu @climate-z.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Thrilled to see two of my mentors Dr. Bette Otto-Bliesner (Suki Manabe Award) and Prof. Zhengyu Liu (Sverdrup Gold Medal) honored by @ametsoc.org for their pioneering work on Earth’s climate system through modeling and paleoclimate research. @ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ncar-cgd.bsky.social

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LEAP-STC @leapstc.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎉🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Dave Lawrence @ncar-ucar.bsky.social @ncar-cgd.bsky.social for being honored as a 2025 @agu.org Fellow! 🎉🎉 Dave is a CESM Chief Scientist at NSF NCAR, and serves as LEAP's NCAR Model Development Liaison. Well done + well-deserved, Dave!

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🌊 In 2012, CGD’s Aixue Hu showed how closing the Bering Strait in models affects Atlantic currents. Today, Science revisits this idea, asking if a giant dam could help keep Europe warm. Why it matters: ocean gateways, tipping points & bold ideas all collide. 🔗 lnkd.in/gS_sHikw

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🌍💧 New models reveal the secret life of water! SCI-SWIM, led by Rice & NCAR with NSF support, tracks where rain comes from using stable water isotopes — tracing moisture from oceans to clouds to ice sheets. 🔗 Learn more: news.rice.edu/news/2025/ne... #WaterCycle #NSF

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UCAR Center for Science Education @ucarscied.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸 Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Drought, floods, hailstorms, and heat waves can make or break a harvest. NSF NCAR research supports farmers by enhancing drought forecasts, improving storm models, and creating tools to help them make informed decisions. Learn more: researchworks.ucar.edu/agriculture

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Big thanks to CGD’s Kyle Nardi for an engaging Explorer Series talk on extreme weather & national parks! 🌄🌪️ Hosted by NSF NCAR’s EdEC at Bambei Brewing with ~40 attendees. Curious about the series? Learn more here: lnkd.in/gaP_AgGr 💬✨

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

From improving storm warnings to enhancing wildfire forecasts, research plays a critical role in protecting lives & communities. For the next few weeks, we’re sharing how publicly funded research benefits everyday Americans. Follow along & reshare: researchworks.ucar.edu

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🚨 Join us Oct 13–17, 2025 at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab for the first CROCODILE + MOM6 Workshop! 🌊 A hands-on event for regional ocean modeling with MOM6 in CESM. Learn, build, & collaborate! Apply by Aug 18: lnkd.in/gDfAVaKn 🛠️ Questions? Contact fair@ucar.edu #OceanModeling #MOM6

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 29/07/2025

🚨 Last chance! #AGU25 abstract submissions due 30 July! 💡 Don’t have research to present, but have a great presentation idea? Submit a Science Exchange Session, a new pathway for contributions from individuals that highlight experiences, ideas, or the latest technologies. ➡️ Submit: buff.ly/L0bDb2F

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🌍 CGD hydrologist Andrew Wood was featured in Science for transforming raw weather data into detailed forecasts—launching a new field. But as he notes, more complexity doesn’t guarantee certainty. 🔗 Read “Hazy Futures”: lnkd.in/d5mhG2bW 📘 Original Research: lnkd.in/gcuv9cjX

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

🌍 A few weeks ago, NSF NCAR scientists were at the Gordon Research Conference on Machine Learning & Earth System Modeling at Bryant University! 💡A high-impact event driving innovation through deep discussion & new research. Big thanks to everyone sharing their science and ideas!🔬 #EarthScience #ML

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UCAR CPAESS @ucar-cpaess.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

📅 Join us Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM MT Featuring: Dr. Benjamin Johnston speaking on “Impact of Assimilating GNSS-RO Observations on HAFS Tropical Cyclone Forecasts from the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season” 🔗 Watch here: sundog.ucar.edu/public/page/... @noaacomms.noaa.gov #QOSAP

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UCAR COMET @comet-meted.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

We recently conducted a week-long training for our 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations (3D-PAWS) at the Red Lake Nation College. We trained staff to fabricate two 3D-PAWS systems for educational and research studies on the Red Lake Tribal Lands. We're excited for this partnership!

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

In 2024, U of Idaho got a 6-year NSF grant to study how drought & wildfire affect western forests. EMBER unites scientists incl. CGD’s Will Wieder. He joined the EMBER Boot Camp in May to explore forest recovery. 🌲🔥🌎 lnkd.in/gyMBWevw #ForestResilience #WildfireScience

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NSF NCAR & UCAR @ncar-ucar.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

To determine how much the gusts have weakened, the research team put on their detective hats, analyzing measurements from different wind instruments that have been moved and replaced over the years. Learn more about these diminished winds and why this could be: news.ucar.edu/133028/bould...

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Boulder’s winds aren’t what they used to be | NCAR & UCAR News

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UCAR Center for Science Education @ucarscied.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

What has @ncar-ucar.bsky.social done for you? A public tour of the Mesa Lab is a great way to get to know our impact. Our research has been protecting lives and property across the United States since the 1960s, and we'd love to tell you about it!

A group of people standing around a tour guide. The exhibit panel behind the guide says "Impact on people and places."

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Earlier this year, CGD scientists joined global researchers at the 2025 AMS Summit in Denver 🌎🌿❄️🔥, covering topics from Polar to Fire Meteorology. Congrats to Alice K. DuVivier on winning the Charles Franklin Brooks Award for her leadership in Polar Meteorology! ✨

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NSF NCAR CGD Laboratory @ncar-cgd.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 CESM Tutorial! 🌍💻 Huge thanks to NSF NCAR staff & all who joined us in Boulder. 🏔️ From lectures to hands-on labs & networking, it was a great week! 🌟 Missed it? Watch replays 🎥 lnkd.in/dAiy24yx & learn more 🌐 lnkd.in/dQgZXwFq

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