Legacies and Legends
At CU Boulder, our people have a long history of collaborating to move humanity forward. Our faculty, staff, students and alumni are an innovation ecosystem at work—thinking, questioning and solving problems—from the mountains to the oceans, from inside the atom to deep space, from our campus to communities across the world.
Far- ranging and world-changing research.
Our research has traced the evolution of the solar system, charted global changes on Earth, and transformed how energy is produced and used. The result of these efforts is evident in improved technology, dynamic student involvement and federal research support.
Michael Theodore: Merging art and technology
In 2011, Michael Theodore received a grant from CU’s Innovative Seed Grant Program that helped launch a new art and technology research group on campus. Inspired by bioluminescence and echolocation from the animal world, his latest large-scale piece is a technical and interactive installation of light and sound called Supraliminal that he reprograms every few days.
Zach Nies: Giving entrepreneurs a hand
Zach Nies, vice president of education at Techstars, is also a member of CU Boulder’s faculty and an executive advisory board member for the Silicon Flatirons Center and the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Techstars is a worldwide network where entrepreneurs can raise startup funding and gain insight to help launch their businesses through the company’s startup accelerator and development program.
Dismantling barriers to make way for innovative solutions
Students, alumni, faculty and staff are leveraging creative collaborations and critical thinking skills to solve society’s most vexing social problems.
A thriving entrepreneurial spirit at CU Boulder.
These talented students build on a foundation of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, mentorship and a broad understanding of the world that empowers them to build and grow a business.