Teaching multidisciplinary science. Scientists regularly teach undergraduate and graduate courses. They currently advise or serve on committees for 126 graduate students in 15 departments across campus. The scientists work together with students to provide a unique multi-disciplinary approach to research projects. They also present guest lectures at Colorado State, to the public, and at national meetings.
Scientists often make presentations to government agencies and business groups.
Our staff contributes to the advancement of science and policy by participating on scientific review panels for organizations such as the National Academy of Science, NASA, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and White House working groups. They have received over 25 major awards for professional achievement since 1993. In 1999, presidents of both the Ecological Society of America and the American Institute of Biological Sciences are NREL scientists. The Laboratory has been recognized as a unique and valuable asset to the University and community. Since 1991 Colorado State University has renewed NREL's accreditation as a Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence.