We use climate science and AI-driven modeling to solve urgent challenges in food security, disaster preparedness, and Earth system forecasting. Integrating satellite observations with field research, we deliver actionable tools for governments, humanitarian organizations, agricultural sectors, and vulnerable communities worldwide.
The Center for Climate Systems Research advances integrated systems science—from Earth’s climate and food systems to exoplanetary environments and human adaptation. The Center is represented by an Orion constellation motif, an ancient guide for both celestial navigation and agricultural seasons, symbolizing our mission to orient science toward expanding understanding and possibilities for human adaptation.
Our History. Founded in 1994, CCSR has been built by a dedicated team of researchers and staff advancing Earth system science across three decades. The center has been led by Dr. Leonard M. Druyan (1994-2013), Dr. Susanne E. Bauer (2013-2017), and Dr. Michael J. Puma (2017-present).