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CU-Boulder is transforming research and graduate education for the 21st century.

As one of the nation's premier comprehensive research universities, CU-Boulder receives consistently high rankings among its peers. It is also one of only 34 public U.S. research universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

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In my work with the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2), I have genetically engineered hardier E. coli strains that will be a more efficient biocatalysts for biofuels production. The research at CU is extremely novel in the field of biofuels. Being a part of C2B2 opens doors you won't find anywhere else. — Tirza Mills
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I have worked in the Department of Classics at CU Boulder since 2005. I am a historian of Latin literature and teach courses on Roman poetry and historiography within the department, as well as general courses in translation on any area of Classical literature to a broad population. I am serving as graduate director for Classics in 2009-10. — Jackie Elliot
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Why Graduate Education?

Where the Jobs Are

"In the world that looms before us, a bachelor's degree alone will no longer suffice, and more jobs than ever will require both advanced degrees and advanced credentials.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-sixth of the fastest growing occupations for 2006-2016 require a master's or doctoral degree." -Graduate Education and the Public Good

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The Graduate School serves the community of graduate students, faculty, and staff at CU-Boulder, one of the nation's premier comprehensive research universities. We offer guidance on a wide array of academic, social, and financial issues, and can assist in navigating the often complex world of graduate education.

Serving as an umbrella organization since 1892, the Graduate School currently oversees 100 graduate and professional programs. We work to guarantee a standard of quality and cohesion across all disciplines, ensuring the continuing integrity and value of a CU-Boulder graduate degree. The Graduate School also helps make possible the many connections between the campus and outside constituencies, in the state, the nation, and the world.

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103rd Distinguished Research Lecture

Dr. Anseth, distinguished professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, presented “The Body Shop,” a lecture on her work in engineering tissues to improve medical treatments.



Cole DeForest Wins DSM Polymer Technology Award

Under the supervision of Dr. Kristi Anseth, PhD student Cole DeForest researches responsive polymer hydrogels that will assist in the development of engineering human tissues. DeForest was awarded the DSM Polymer Technology Award for this research on August 31, 2011. Read the story!