Research & Innovation Week is a celebration and showcase of research,
scholarship and creative works at CU Boulder.
Join us as we:
Highlight and shaping tomorrow's leaders
Showcase some of our most compelling innovations
Demonstrate CU Boulder's positive impact on humanity
The fifth annual Research & Innovation Week is designed to elevate awareness across campus, build a sense of shared community, create opportunities for collaboration and recognize exceptional leadership and outcomes.
Questions?
Please contact Chris Yankee: chris.yankee@colorado.edu.
Monday, October 16
State of the Research and Innovation Enterprise
11 a.m.–12 p.m., lunch to follow Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building, Room C120 Free event; registration required
As a Tier 1 public research university that attracted $658 million in research funding last year, CU Boulder has a thriving ecosystem of research, scholarship and creative work. In this hour-long talk, Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes, will share important metrics, trends, insights and aspirations from the university’s research and innovation enterprise. He’ll also provide a closer look at some of CU Boulder’s unique offerings and accomplishments from the past year.
Attendees are invited to stay after the event for lunch, from 12–1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Sidewalk Symposium
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Visual Arts Complex (VAC) Plaza Free event; registration required to present
Developed and hosted in Boulder since 2018, UROP's Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways—all in collaboration with a professional artist. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project timeline to participate in this year's Sidewalk Symposium by creating colorful visual presentations of their projects using nothing but chalk.
View Event Details Presenter sign-up coming soon.
Community-Engaged Graduate Students Share and Connect
1–3 p.m. Center for Community (C4C), Flatirons Room Free event; registration requested for attendees, required for presenters
This event is a space for graduate students from all disciplines whose research, creative work and scholarship engages communities to share about and present their projects and experiences. Join us for informal roundtables, brief presentations, and good food and company. Hosted by the CU Boulder Office for Outreach and Engagement, participants will also learn about how the office and other campus units can support their community-engaged work.
Registration is required to present; RSVP appreciated for all. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Translating Research into Real-World Impact
3–4 p.m. Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotec Building, Room A104 Free event; registration required
As a researcher, you can make a greater impact with your discoveries, and CU Boulder has the support and resources to help you succeed. Join us for a panel with some of the researchers from CU who have translated their research into real-world impact through commercialization with Venture Partners at CU Boulder. Learn firsthand how they navigated the path of commercialization and gain valuable insights into unlocking the potential of your research.
Moderated by Bryn Rees, vice associate vice chancellor for research and innovation and managing director for Venture Partners at CU Boulder, this panel includes:
- Murad Kablan, CEO and co-founder of Stateless, CU Boulder PhD computer science
- Tanya Warnecke, president and CTO at Artisan Bio, previously CTO and founder of Inscripta, CU Boulder PhD chemical and biological engineering
- Mike McGehee, CSO and co-founder of Tynt Technologies, professor of chemical engineering and materials science
- Tin Tin Su, president and CSO of SuviCa, co-program leader of the University of Colorado Cancer Center
Wednesday, October 18
CU Boulder Broader Impacts Expo
12–2 p.m. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Henderson Building, 1030 Broadway Street UCB 218, Boulder Free event; registration required
Hosted by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and in partnership with Dr. Holly Barnard, previous NSF Program Officer and current Associate Dean for Research in the College of Arts and Sciences, we are bringing back the in-person Broader Impacts Expo with free boxed lunches. Even if you are not actively working on a project requiring broader or societal impacts, this event is the perfect opportunity to get ideas for who you may want to collaborate with in the future. Bring your lab as a community-building opportunity, or bring your current group of collaborators to find the perfect addition to assist with broader or societal impacts.
Broader impacts are one of two criteria used by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to evaluate every grant proposal. Increasingly, funders are placing a greater emphasis on broader and societal impacts. As a PI, describing the broader societal impact of your research and achieving specific educational outcomes can be challenging. Luckily, CU Boulder is overflowing with resources to help you with broader impacts plans, efforts, and activities. Join the Research & Innovation Office (RIO) and previous NSF Program Officer Dr. Holly Barnard and meet our wonderful Broader Impacts Providers from across campus. Free boxed lunches will be available.
Research & Innovation TED-Style Talks
6 p.m. The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder Free event; registration required
The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) Faculty Fellows will present short, captivating TED-style talks in the Gordon Gamm Theater, located at the Dairy Arts Center. Catch a glimpse of the leading edge of research, scholarship and creative work from a selection of CU Boulder's leading faculty and researchers, representing disciplines across the spectrum, from computer science and chemistry to applied mathematics and media studies.
An assortment of food and beverages is available for purchase at the Dairy's snack shops, and networking before and after the main presentation is encouraged. It is also a great time to explore the Dairy's art exhibits and galleries.
Thursday, October 19
Sign up by Tuesday, October 3. If you have questions, please contact haylee.grace@colorado.edu.
- Aim for 36”x24” poster size in landscape; easels and clips available.
- Plan to arrive no later than 2:45 p.m.
- Include logos from your group, partners and the college on your poster to help with networking. An Engineering-specific lockup can be found here.
East Campus Research and Innovation Open House
3:30–5:30 p.m. Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building, Room A115 Free event; registration required to present
Hosted by the College of Engineering and Applied Science with support from RASEI, BioFrontiers and the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, this open house is a cross-discipline showcase featuring research posters on the topics of AI and sustainability from students based on East Campus; information on East Campus research facilities; and networking opportunities for everyone, no matter their background or discipline.
Open to students, faculty, staff and the broader Boulder community, including industry and partners at nearby national laboratories.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, October 20
ATLAS Institute Research Open House
3–5 p.m. ATLAS Institute, 1125 18th St., Boulder Free event; no registration required
The ATLAS Institute Research Open House is your time to get a first-hand view of the diverse and intriguing research, design and creative projects our faculty and students are engaged in. Tour our labs and studios, go hands-on with interactive technology, and explore novel ideas and radical creativity.