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Colorado Energy Office grants to pay for on-campus geothermal studies

May 24, 2024

CU Boulder has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $700K through the statewide Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) to determine whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus. Gov. Jared Polis announced the award recipients at a ceremony in Pueblo on Friday.

Wanted: entrepreneurs ready to launch startups based on CU Boulder innovations

Wanted: entrepreneurs ready to launch startups based on CU Boulder innovations

May 14, 2024

Now in its second year, the Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator, offered by Venture Partners at CU Boulder, matches business minds outside the university with breakthrough inventions created within its walls and provides funding for those ventures. The application for entrepreneurs is now open for the 2024 cohort.

CU Boulder students launch hybrid rocket

CU Boulder aerospace students launch hybrid rocket

May 14, 2024

The project saw its genesis more than 20 years ago, when a student approached Matt Rhode (Aerospace Engineering Sciences) about hybrid rockets, which are safer than solid fuel propulsion and not subject to the same U.S. government export restrictions that the turbo pumps necessary for liquid rockets are.

CU Boulder pioneers culturally sensitive AI solutions for disasters

CU Boulder pioneers culturally sensitive AI solutions for disasters

May 8, 2024

Human-centered AI systems prioritize human needs, values, expectations and experiences, aiming for equitable and ethical outcomes. In disaster and emergency management, this includes increased representation of data from marginalized groups and communication strategies that resonate with at-risk communities.

National Cancer Research Month: 7 CU Boulder discoveries that could improve, save lives

National Cancer Research Month: 7 CU Boulder discoveries that could improve, save lives

May 8, 2024

From developing new therapies that help patients cope with anxiety to discovering new ways to treat resistant breast cancer, CU Boulder researchers are pushing boundaries in cancer research. In recognition of National Cancer Research Month, explore a sampling of recent projects.

CU Boulder's annual sustainability summit sets Climate Action Plan in motion

CU Boulder's annual sustainability summit sets Climate Action Plan in motion

May 7, 2024

From featured presenter Dr. Anu Taranath to campus initiatives exhibits, this year’s summit served as a pivotal gathering for bringing people together to explore solutions, forge partnerships and celebrate achievements in CU Boulder climate and sustainability initiatives.

Seventeen Arts & Humanities projects receive grants to advance scholarship, research and creative interests

Seventeen Arts & Humanities projects receive grants to advance scholarship, research and creative interests

May 3, 2024

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Arts & Humanities Grant Program announced nearly $95,000 in combined funding for 17 projects exploring topics in disciplines from Asian languages and environmental design to composition and Classics.

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The sky’s the limit for four interdisciplinary teams awarded planning grants through the New Frontiers Grant Program

April 25, 2024

The four selected projects seek to better understand and address some of society’s most pressing challenges by sparking the formation of diverse teams of research leaders and perspectives from colleges, departments and research institutes across campus.

Justin Schwartz tapped as next chancellor of CU Boulder

Justin Schwartz tapped as next chancellor of CU Boulder, effective July 1

April 19, 2024

"Justin is a leader with whom CU Boulder’s power and promise resonates," said CU System President Todd Saliman. "He blends a strong appreciation for the liberal arts with a deep commitment to our research enterprise, and understands and embraces our mission to serve our students, our state and our society."

Venture Partners Annual Report highlights a growing innovation pipeline and national recognition

Venture Partners Annual Report highlights a growing innovation pipeline and national recognition

April 19, 2024

Campus researchers and inventors created a strong crop of 162 breakthrough technologies this past year. These spanned the breadth of CU Boulder’s research expertise, with innovations in climate tech, biotechnology, quantum science, optics and aerospace.

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