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²ÊÃñ±¦µä researchers attracted a record $684M in FY2022–23 for studies that elevate quantum science in Colorado, solve mysteries about the sun, provide better data on sea ice, ice sheets and glaciers, and more. The newly released sponsored research funding numbers reflect a 4% increase over the prior year.

The Research & Innovation Seed Grant program—designed to stimulate new areas of research, scholarship and creativity on the ²ÊÃñ±¦µä campus—is accepting proposals through Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.

At the annual presentation—the kick-off event for the 2023 Research & Innovation Week—Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Institutes Massimo Ruzzene outlined key activities, insights and aspirations from the university’s research and innovation enterprise.

The collaborative seed grant program will continue full steam ahead in Spring 2024, including the introduction of award tracks to seed research in two new, key areas of opportunity: Climate Change and Health; and Artificial Intelligence/Advanced Computing and Health. 

As executive director, Sternberg will work with CUbit leadership to set the strategic direction of the initiative, coordinate with CUbit researchers to pursue and capture large-scale research opportunities, and broadly support the translation of quantum research to operations through networks of industry partners.

Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä, has appointed Merritt Turetsky to serve as faculty director for Arctic National Security in the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI).

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) announced that Tanya Ennis, PhD, has been named director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Research, Creative Work and Innovation effective Oct. 16. In this newly established campuswide role, Ennis will promote the integration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within the university’s research, creative work and innovation ecosystem.

As a PI, describing the broader societal impact of your research and achieving specific educational outcomes can be challenging. Luckily, ²ÊÃñ±¦µä is overflowing with resources to help you with broader impacts plans, efforts and activities.

²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s second annual Sandia Day drew over 160 registered attendees for a packed agenda highlighting the strong partnership between the university and Sandia National Laboratories, potential future avenues for collaborative, globally impactful research, and job and internship opportunities. 

In partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the University of Colorado welcomes proposals for translational quantum research seed grants. Seed grants are open to any Colorado research institution and industry partners. The goals of the programs are to incentivize innovations launched out of the lab and help them along the development path to new programs and businesses.