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With a new strategic plan in place, the Center of the American West is charting a new course focused on undergraduate and graduate student education; interdisciplinary research; outreach to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ and beyond; and connection to the university community.

For community college students who study science, fieldwork opportunities are rare. Enter CIRES’ immersive paid mentorship. Read from one student as she reflects on her summer of research in Boulder.

The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ SPUR program hosted its first cohort of community college students as part of the broader Denver-Metro Engineering Consortium consisting of local community colleges, four-year institutions and industry partners seeking to increase the number of engineering professionals.

A new award will fund small exhibits created by high school students that will tour museums and birding festivals throughout the Americas, raising awareness about climate change and promoting STEM diversity.

The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Museum of Natural History is launching a pilot for science-education tools using American Sign Language.

The High School ACCESS program, as part of the Division of Continuing Education, will offer a new scholarship to high school students with demonstrated financial need. The fall application deadline is Aug. 28.

Marking its ninth year, the summer Precollege Bridge Program continues its commendable role in guiding students toward their Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder journey. Since its inception, the program has engaged 172 precollege alumni.

An interdisciplinary team of graduate and undergraduate students is innovating with elementary teachers to teach science through music, art and movement.

A new program, supported by the National Science Foundation, is helping Native American undergraduate students at Fort Lewis College delve into astrophysics and more fully participate in scientific research that frequently happens on Indigenous lands.

Discover the inspiring story of Kayla Toledo, a member of the Jemez Indian Tribe, as she works to bring daycare to Native American families by creating a learning center where children can embrace their cultural heritage with guidance from the Rural Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Workshop Series.