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Colorado economic indicators continue strong growth in Q2

New business filings exhibited strong growth year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, raising future employment expectations, according to a CU Boulder report released today by Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.

Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) begins internal search for new director, announces interim director

Aug. 7, 2017

The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) , the University’s oldest institute, today announced it is seeking a new director from within CU Boulder. Applications will be accepted until August 23, 2017. Jim White, who served as INSTAAR’s director for the past ten years, is stepping down to take...

NSF Management and Operation of the Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center (OBSIC)

Aug. 1, 2017

Call for Interest due 8/9: NSF Management and Operation of the Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Center (OBSIC) The Research & Innovation Office announces a limited submission call for interest / internal competition for the National Science Foundation's NSF Management and Operation of the Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrumet Center (OBSIC) ...

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Researchers work to break new ground in the mysteries of universe formation

July 24, 2017

Alysia Marino and Eric Zimmerman, associate professor and professor of Physics at CU Boulder, are working on the construction of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF), which will eventually house the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).

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Curious colony of astronauts could help get humans to Mars

July 18, 2017

Studying mice post-space travel could be key in solving bone loss, a problem that affects millions of older Americans and inhibits human space exploration of Mars.

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CU Boulder joins Colorado Space Business Roundtable road trip across Colorado

Last week, the University of Colorado Boulder AeroSpace Ventures (ASV) team took part in the 4th annual Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) road trip across the state of Colorado to increase visibility and cohesiveness across the state’s considerable space-related assets.

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Industry sponsorships available for capstone student projects in engineering, computer science

Each year, CU Boulder’s programs in computer science and mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering partner with industry sponsors who collaborate on project scope and mentorship for year-long capstone student projects.

Internal Competition Announced: NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience

July 13, 2017

Proposal due 7/24: NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience (IUSE: GEOPATHS) The Research & Innovation Office announces a limited submission internal competition for NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience (IUSE: GEOPATHS) . Please share with faculty within your department or unit. The internal application requirements and...

NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience

July 12, 2017

Internal Expression of Interest due 7/18: NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience (IUSE: GEOPATHS) The Research & Innovation Office announces a limited submission call for interest for NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into Geoscience . Please share with faculty within your department or unit. An expression of...

Earth Lab joins CIRES

Earth Lab joins CIRES to accelerate global environmental research

Starting July 1, on its second anniversary, CU Boulder's Earth Lab will become part of CIRES, a longstanding leader in Earth system research. Earth Lab scientists and staff are tackling a critical challenge in Earth science research at CIRES: dealing with increasingly enormous environmental datasets.

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