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As the Grand Challenge wrapped up this year, key contributors reflected on nearly a decade of ambitious, trailblazing programs spanning CU Boulder and beyond that continue to make new discoveries, spin off new entities and address important national and global challenges.
CU Boulder’s CUbit Quantum Initiative and AB Nexus Initiative recently hosted scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals discussing the emerging intersection of quantum technology and healthcare and future CU Boulder-CU Anschutz collaborations.
University of Colorado Boulder Dean of the Institutes Massimo Ruzzene has named Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) associate director for science Frank Eparvier as interim director of the institute effective Jan. 1, 2025.
The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) implemented a targeted realignment in November to enhance strategic integration across key areas and best position RIO to serve the university's growing research and innovation needs.
The Research & Innovation Seed Grant program—designed to stimulate new areas of research, scholarship and creativity on the University of Colorado Boulder campus—is accepting proposals through Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
At the annual presentation, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Institutes Massimo Ruzzene shared key accomplishments and investments for increased impact in the future from the university’s research and innovation enterprise.
In her Distinguished Research Lecture, CU Boulder Professor Christy McCain (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) will highlight how certain traits in some mammal and insect populations indicate who is at greatest risk from climate change.
On Sept. 10, the Research & Innovation Office hosted a virtual panel featuring three prominent faculty members who shared their personal journeys and strategies for successful fellowship applications.
The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) has opened RIO Faculty Fellows 2025 cohort applications, which will be accepted through November 8. Selections will be announced in November.
Christy McCain of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the CU Museum of Natural History and Jamie Nagle of Physics have been recognized with 2024-25 Distinguished Research Lectureships.