Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research

ENVS degrees incorporate courses and expertise from this unit and many others at CU-Boulder and nearby Federal labs.

Boulder Flatirons from the south

INSTAAR Institute Overview

  • Studies physical and biogeochemical environmental processes associated with Quaternary and modern environments.
  • Research includes geochronology, human and ecosystem ecology, oceanography, landscape evolution, biogeochemistry, and climate.
  • Traditional focus has been on high-altitude and high-latitude regions but current research includes other areas.
  • Strong in graduate education and exposure of undergraduates to the research process.

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- Announcements -

Thu Dec 20, 2012

ENVS Fall Recognition Ceremony

- Events -

Thu May 17, 2012
11:00 am

Electric Vehicle Day

Thu May 17, 2012
06:00 pm

Electric Vehicle Day Free Film Screening

Fri May 18, 2012
01:30 pm

Karen O’Brien Talk

Sun Jun 17, 2012
08:00 am

ACPA Institute on Sustainability

Mon Jun 18, 2012
08:00 am

ACPA Institute on Sustainability

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- Faculty Focus -

Williams Mark
Mark Williams

Snow hydrology, hydrochemistry and biogeochemistry of high-elevation basins, nutrient cycling, and hydrologic pathways.