The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is a nonprofit consortium of more than 100 North American member colleges and universities focused on research and training in the atmospheric and related Earth system sciences. UCAR manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. UCAR also manages a variety of community programs and services that support the atmospheric and Earth system science community. UCAR's mission is to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the university community, nationally and internationally, in research, education, and public service.