Feb. 22—The University of Colorado Boulder on Wednesday announced the launch of a new center aimed at promoting inclusion, environmental science education and career development for scientists.
The new center will be housed within the Boulder campus’ Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, one of CU Boulder’s largest research institutes, and will be called the CIRES Center for Education, Engagement and Evaluation.
“Our goal is to bridge the gap between scientific research and societal impact,” Anne Gold, director of CEEE, said in a release. “We want to empower people to become informed agents of change in environmental challenges.”
CEEE runs more than 30 projects. For example, the HEART Force curriculum uses small-group activities and scenario-based games to empower students, teachers and communities to build resilience to environmental hazards. CEEE engages with diverse audiences, including through We are Water, which brings a traveling exhibition that weaves together community knowledge and locally relevant science topics about water to rural, Indigenous and Latino communities in the desert Southwest.
“We hope our work inspires a new generation of learners to come together to address environmental challenges with confidence and understanding and contribute to making the environmental and geosciences welcoming and inclusive,” Gold said.
CEEE is hosting an open house from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday at 1333 Grandview Ave. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/3z23kdew.
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