Research & Creative Work 2025-26
Research, scholarship and creative work have always required curiosity, persistence and a willingness to adapt. Those qualities continue to define our research enterprise. Our faculty, students and staff continue to meet this moment with creativity, collaboration and a commitment to discovery.
CU Boulder attracted more than $726 million in research funding this year. In a changing research landscape, that support reflects the talent, partnerships and perseverance driving innovation across CU Boulder. Our work in aerospace, health, quantum, environmental science, the social sciences and the arts and humanities is shaping new knowledge, expanding opportunity and improving lives far beyond campus.
These stories illustrate how research, scholarship and creative work are improving lives, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for Colorado and beyond.
Featured Stories
LASP instruments selected for NASA's Artemis mission to the Moon
One-of-a-kind plasma tunnel recreates extreme conditions spacecraft face upon reentry
Quantum physicists measure whether time moves faster on a mountaintop
Colorado’s snowpack tells the story of water in the West
A dozen CU Boulder spinouts trace the path from discovery to billion-dollar 'unicorn' companies
Python blood could hold the secret to healthy weight loss
Youth violence prevention program shown to reduce arrests by 75%
Alvin Gregorio uses his artistic practice to change his perspective and his life
Supporting scholars and creators driving discovery and positive change
CU Boulder innovations fuel ventures with broad societal impact
