Nat'l Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO
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ronjean
N 39° 58.701 W 105° 16.505
13S E 476511 N 4425390
This distinctive building houses research on climate, air pollution, and weather phenomenon.
Waymark Code: WM8EF1
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2010
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This institute is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Sitting atop a mesa overlooking Boulder, the I.M.Pei-designed building is also a "Great Building of the World".
From their webpage: "NCAR’s activities as an integrator, innovator, and community builder are contributing to the development of a predictive Earth system science that can help sustain Earth’s habitability, improve environmental quality, safeguard human health, reduce the impacts of natural disasters, and increase economic productivity."
Public tours, school activities, teacher workshops, and interactive science exhibits are available in the visitor's center.
Address:
1850 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO USA
80305
Website: [Web Link]
Main Field of Science: Natural sciences
Sector: Government
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