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INSTAAR conducts interdisciplinary research and education on the past, present, and future of Earth systems in service of a just and thriving world.

With deep roots in polar regions, alpine environments, and Quaternary history, today we embrace a global perspective on bellwethers of environmental change.

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Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve

A 476-acre foothills watershed near Boulder, gifted to CU by Linda Holubar Sanabria, is managed by INSTAAR as a living lab for research, education, and community groups.

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New research warns of accelerated timelines for a sea-ice-free Arctic

Alexandra Jahn and Céline Heuzé use computer models to show how a series of extreme weather events could lead to the Arctic’s first ice-free day within just a few years.

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Sarah Crump Graduate Fellowship

Thanks to the efforts of Sarah's family and 1200+ generous donors, we met our first funding goal in May 2023 and created an endowment that supports a CU Boulder grad student every summer. Sarah's summer fellowship gives a boost to their study of Earth or environmental science in Arctic, Antarctic, or alpine regions. It also acts as a lever for equity and underserved communities. Our next goal is to extend summer support into the school year. Please consider contributing.

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