National Center for Atmospheric Research

The National Center for Atmospheric Research is a research and development center located in Boulder, Colorado, that focuses on studying the Earth's atmosphere. The center has a visitor center with state-of-the-art exhibits and offers public tours and custom school field trips. It is also involved in various research areas, including climate, meteorology, environmental and societal impacts, pollution and air chemistry, and the Sun and space weather. The center is managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and funded by the National Science Foundation. Visitors can explore the center's facilities, including the I. M. Pei-designed Mesa Laboratory headquarters, and learn about the latest research and discoveries in the field of atmospheric science