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CU Boulder wins $20M to lead National Quantum Nanofab facility

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Problem Solvers for the World

Our outstanding faculty, students and facilities make the College of Engineering and Applied Science a truly world-class research institution. We have a long tradition of finding creative, innovative and collaborative solutions that enhance the well-being of humanity. The partnerships we forge today with national labs, federal agencies, private business and foundations will develop solutions that enhance the well-being of humanity tomorrow.

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$180  Million

Research Expenditures
for FY23 (ASEE)

 

 

28

National Academy
members

 

 

1:5 Faculty

NSF Career
Award Winners

 

 

74%

growth in research
over last five years

 

Leaders in Emerging Research

Our Interdisciplinary Research Themes are a part of our strategic vision to build on our college and campus strengths, prepare for future research opportunities, and accelerate our positive impacts to our state and nation.
 

Autonomous Systems
Multi-Functional Materials
Hypersonic Vehicles
Engineering Education & AI-Augmented Learning
Resilient Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
Quantum Engineering Initiative

Key partner in Colorado’s aerospace economy

Colorado is a national leader in aerospace and CU Boulder plays an important role in growing bothand industry. Our college produces highly educated workers and regularly partners with industry leaders like Ball, Locheed Martin and Northrop Grumman on projects for the Department of Defense and NASA.

Smead Aerospace Partners    Industry Collaboration

Leaders in Collaborative Research

Q-SEnSE Institute

The new $25 million Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering institute on campus has deep roots in CU Engineering’s interdisciplinary research efforts. It is funded through the NSF's Quantum Leap Challenge Institute program.

Announcement  

Center for Pervasive Personalized Intelligence (IUCRC)

A multi-university, industry-focused research center under the supervision of the National Science Foundation operating under the IUCRC model. The pre-competitive and industry-applied research projects within it are funded members like NEC Corporation and Dell Technologies, by our universities, and by the NSF.

Announcement     Center Homepage

DOE-PSAAP Multidisciplinary Simulation Center

A $13 million Multidisciplinary Simulation Center funded by the Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Advanced Simulation and Computing program and organized under the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP) in partnership with the NNSA national laboratories.

Announcement

Leaders in Innovation

Endowed Chairs, Professorships & Fellowships
National Academy Members
NAE Frontiers of Engineering Members
Early Career Awards

State-of-the-art laboratories and resources

The College of Engineering and Applied Science is home to several shared facilities to support faculty in their research. These facilities enhance the capabilities of individual labs and provide access to modern equipment as well as technical advising.

Research Facilities

Research Resources

 

Research Support Office (RSO)

RSO staff help junior faculty connect with key stakeholders, secure early career funding and provide comprehensive support for large research proposals.

 

Student Research Opportunities

There are many opportunities for students to do research at the CU Boulder. Find the program that best fits you or investigate open positions through research facilities on campus.

 

Find a Researcher

CU Experts is a research and expertise discovery tool that will help you find an expert on a specialized research topic.