The Center for Climatic Research focuses on interdisciplinary research regarding the Earth’s climate system, including the causes and impacts of historical, ongoing, and projected climate variability and change, with geographic focuses that span from local to global scale. The center’s diverse activities and societal contributions include the training of students and postdoctoral researchers as the next generation of climate scientists, development of guidance for state government and regional stakeholders regarding climate change impacts and adaptation, and advancement of scientific understanding of the coupled Earth system.
Tools for Tracking Climate Change
CCR scientists have developed easy-to-understand maps that show historical information and climate projections in Wisconsin and Midwest. The maps provide insights into how temperature, precipitation, length of growing season, and other variables might change in the future.
Excellence in Climate Science
CCR scientists have strong expertise in the areas of climate modeling and climate dynamics, climate impacts, past climates, carbon cycling, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and feedbacks between the atmosphere and earth’s surface.
CCR has a distinguished tradition of over 50 years of excellence in climate science. Its past directors include fellows of the American Geophysical Union and members of the National Academy of Sciences, while its alumni are found in leading atmospheric and geoscience departments around the country. CCR faculty and scientists are at the leading edge of their disciplines.
News and Events
Latest News
- Even with the best tools and knowledge, forecasting can miss key pieces of the puzzle. The research happening in Mayra Oyola-Merced’s lab can help explain why and lead to a future with more accurate forecasting.on June 27, 2025
- Hannah Zanowski’s research on polar oceanography could help answer key questions about different types of oceans that exist on distant planets.on June 27, 2025
- Analyzing the last 50 years of American air quality, Tracey Holloway sees a success story.on June 27, 2025
- Dutton, He, Zoet Lead Team Awarded Research Forward Fundingon June 23, 2025
- Mayra Oyola-Merced Receives Mentor Awardon May 16, 2025
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The Center for Climatic Research advances understanding of the climate system through interdisciplinary investigations of past, present, and future climates and the application of this knowledge for societally relevant purposes. Gifts to CCR play a crucial role in enhancing the breadth and quality of our research and educational programs.