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Large wildfires, intense storms and flooding, and deepening droughts all impact our national security, lives, and livelihoods. Discover what actions agencies, communities, and individuals are taking to prepare for these events and learn how NSF NCAR research is helping build a more resilient future.

Wildfires are getting larger and more intense in the western United States and many regions of the world. These fires can have major impacts on society, including loss of lives, destruction of property, increased levels of smoke that affects our health, and damage to the economy.

OTREC, Organization of Tropical East Pacific Convection, investigates convection in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and southwest Caribbean.

RELÁMPAGO, Remote Sensing of Electrification, Lightning, and Mesoscale/Microscale Processes with Adaptive Ground Observations, investigates different phases of the life cycle of thunderstorms that occur in Argentina.

WE-CAN, Western Wildfire Experiment for Cloud Chemistry, Aerosol Absorption and Nitrogen, investigates how chemistry in western wildfire smoke affects air quality, nutrient cycles, weather, and climate.

Learn more about being an intern at NSF NCAR and explore professional development workshop topics.

The ULW brings undergrads to NSF NCAR to learn about potential career paths, build a network with their peers, and learn leadership and professional skills.