Join Us Virtually

We offer several opportunities to connect with NCAR science from anywhere in the world. Student groups can join us for a virtual field trip or for our Meet the Experts series. Anyone can participate in a guided virtual tour. Take a look at all of our virtual opportunities to learn more about these offerings.

Please contact the School and Public Programs Team with any questions about our educational programming and resources.

Virtual Field Trips

Live, interactive K-12 education programs with our Education Specialists.

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Explore NSF NCAR: Live Virtual Tour

Join an NSF NCAR tour guide on a live virtual tour of the NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory to learn about its history, architecture, and Earth system sciences.

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NSF NCAR 360 Virtual Visits

Explore the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center, NSF NCAR Wyoming Supercomputing Center, and NSF NCAR Research Aviation Facility through a 360° virtual platform, including augmented reality!

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Meet the Experts Live Q&A with NCAR|UCAR Experts

Talk with NCAR|UCAR Experts about what they do in their work, the highlights and challenges of their jobs, and how it impacts us and our world.

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Digital Exhibits

Dig deeper into weather, Earth systems, and more with the online version of the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center exhibits.

Download the Cloud App! Check out our Field Guide to CLouds app to learn more about clouds.

Field Guide to Clouds Mobile App

Learn about clouds in the sky with our portable Field Guide to Clouds.

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