2017 NSF NCAR Explorer Series

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Thank you for your interest in past NSF NCAR Explorer Series lectures from 2017! We hope you enjoy the abstracts, bios, short videos, and the archived lectures from these talks and look forward to seeing you at a future event!

Emergence of Zika and Other Climate-Sensitive Viruses in the Americas

Apr 8, 2017

Discover how scientists are predicting when and where Aedes aegypti mosquitoes will be present, why these viruses are expanding in the Americas, and what to expect in the future.

Spirit of Adventure: Mountain Winds, Clouds, and Flying Through the Worst of It

Nov 8, 2017

Learn about the how and why of mountain weather, winds, and clouds — and what it’s like to take those bumpy rides for science.

Thunderstorms and tornadoes: Tales from a lifelong storm researcher and chaser

Jul 12, 2017

Learn about supercell storms, landspouts, and storm chasing across the plains of Colorado.

Front Range Air Quality: Impacts on You and Your Colorado Playground

Jan 7, 2017

Find out what’s in the air we breathe, how far it travels, and what we know and don’t know about the origins of Front Range pollution.