Raytheon Intelligence & Space gifts $250,000 fellowship endowment

Raytheon Intelligence & Space gifts $250K fellowship endowment

June 29, 2021

“The next generation of engineers are the key to continuing our robust space solutions offerings,” said Paul Meyer, vice president, Space & C2 Systems at RI&S. “The partnership with CU Boulder is a critical step toward supporting future innovation in the aerospace and defense arena.”

Newest frontier in national security—space—gets boost at CU Boulder

Newest frontier in national security—space—gets boost at CU Boulder

June 28, 2021

A four-star general traveled to Boulder last week to highlight the CU system’s participation in a new effort called the Space Force University Partnership Program, designed to spur research supporting the newest military branch’s mission to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.

NSF MRSEC directors named; ideation workshop July 20

NSF MRSEC directors named; ideation workshop July 20

June 23, 2021

After an open campus-wide call for nominations for CU Boulder’s next NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) Director, Kristi Anseth has been selected as the Director and Tim White as the co-Director. A formal MRSEC@CU Kickoff and Ideation Workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 20 from 3–5 p.m. in the Chancellor's Hall and Auditorium.

Astronaut research facility in Utah desert helps scientists, students prepare for life on Mars

Astronaut research facility in Utah desert helps scientists, students prepare for life on Mars

June 22, 2021

An aerospace PhD student at CU Boulder recently returned from a two-week stay at the Mars Desert Research Station, which gives scientists and engineers the opportunity to test out future space experiments in an environment closer to home.

New online hub provides BIPOC-centered diversity resources for the research & innovation community

New online hub provides BIPOC-centered diversity resources for the research & innovation community

June 16, 2021

Developed for everyone engaged in research and innovation at CU Boulder, the online diversity hub aims to collect, compile and provide resources and supports for those typically underrepresented and marginalized in the community, especially BIPOC.

Researchers develop tool to aid in development, efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars

Researchers develop tool to aid in development, efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars

June 15, 2021

Widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles requires fuel cells that can convert hydrogen and oxygen safely into water. CU Boulder researchers are addressing a key aspect of this challenge with new computational tools and models.

Members of Boulder Alt. Protein Project win funding for cellular agriculture advocacy and research

Members of Boulder Alt. Protein Project win funding for cellular agriculture advocacy and research

June 15, 2021

Mia Keyser and Varsha Rao, members of the Boulder Alt. Protein Project, received two awards for their research and community impact in the field of cellular agriculture, which may one day revolutionize how meat is produced for human consumption.

Bringing tech innovation to wildfires: 4 recommendations for smarter firefighting

Bringing tech innovation to wildfires: 4 recommendations for smarter firefighting

June 8, 2021

Fire experts from government, industry and academia recently converged on four key recommendations for managing the megafire threat, starting with better coordination and leveraging of technology for detecting and tracking the fires that matter.

Monetizing COVID: Solutions get booster shot at universities

Monetizing COVID: Solutions get booster shot at universities

June 1, 2021

BizWest examines how technology-transfer and accelerator entities at CU Boulder and Colorado State University are helping boost new innovations that address COVID-19's widespread economic and social impact.

Better air quality in some Colorado schools will last long after the pandemic

Better air quality in some Colorado schools will last long after the pandemic

June 1, 2021

With support from the heating and ventilation company Carrier Global, Intel and the Colorado-based Ryan Innovation Group, engineers at CU Boulder have installed hundreds of air quality monitors in K-12 classrooms across Denver and Boulder.

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