Summer Soil Institute
Gain an integrated perspective with world-renowned faculty to address critical questions using current analytical techniques, experimental approaches, and instructional models.
![Student carrying equipment for soil sampling](https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fieldwork-201x250.jpg)
![Dr. Tom Hobbs works with student on Bayesian modeling Dr. Tom Hobbs works with student on Bayesian modeling](https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HEA2008-08-25_007B.jpg)
Bayesian Modeling
Get a principles-based understanding of Bayesian methods needed to train students, to evaluate papers and proposals, and to solve research problems.
NASA Develop
DEVELOP, part of NASA’s Applied Sciences Program, addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe.
![Red Cheatgrass stand at Squirrel Creek Red Cheatgrass stand at Squirrel Creek](https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/squirrelcreekredcheat2-300x169.jpg)
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Century / DayCent Model Training Workshops
Get hands on with Century / DayCent Model model trianing workshop. Where experienced modelers will assist you in setup up simulations for your research.
K-12 Development
Opptunities for K-12 educators and students to get real-world experience in ecosystem science. Teachers and fellows use inquiry-based methods, which are tied to state standards, to guide students through active research projects.
![Teachers working with elementary students on science project Teachers working with elementary students on science project](https://www.nrel.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Field-soil-sampling.jpeg)