Sen. John Hickenlooper speaks with JILA's Kyle Thatcher and Hans Green

Hickenlooper discusses quantum computing, economic boost at JILA visit

Dec. 18, 2023

In a significant visit to JILA, Sen. John Hickenlooper discussed the transformative potential of quantum computing on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s economy, job industry and educational sector. The visit underscored the state’s growing prominence in the quantum technology landscape.

Professor Sona Dimidijan and Psychologist Julia Zigarelli stand in front of the capitol.

Crown Institute champions peer-to-peer mental health support

Dec. 13, 2023

On Dec. 12, the bipartisan Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act cleared a committee of the United States Senate. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s Crown Institute has been engaging with legislators on groundbreaking research and access to peer-to-peer models of support.

Two people checking a phone alert

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder researchers tapped by state to help improve emergency alerts

Dec. 8, 2023

New research from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s Natural Hazards Center will guide Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ policymakers in understanding the state’s current alerting landscape and how to strengthen alert delivery for non-English speakers and people with disabilities. Public forums will be held Dec. 14.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visits with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder faculty and staff

Putting research to work: FEMA administrator visits Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ to strengthen academic partnerships

Nov. 30, 2023

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell recently visited the Natural Hazards Center to discuss how behavioral science and other research can elevate the nation’s disaster resilience.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ President Todd Saliman speaks with leaders at a quantum workforce development event

With Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder as hub, quantum leaders develop workforce roadmap

Oct. 6, 2023

Leaders from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ’s quantum ecosystem convened to begin mapping out a roadmap for workforce development in this new and growing field. Gov. Jared Polis kicked off the event, attended by leaders representing higher education, industry, government and skill-building organizations.

Experts in a wildfire workshop

Wildfire workshop highlights Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder expertise, leadership

Sept. 21, 2023

More than 50 policymakers, researchers, faculty and graduate students recently participated in the first-ever Wildland Urban Interface & Wildfire Workshop.

Panelists and attendees discuss gun violence prevention.

Gun violence prevention panel features Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder expertise, research

Aug. 22, 2023

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence played a feature role in a panel event on gun violence prevention. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Rep. Joe Neguse welcomed House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ for the community conversation with local leaders and advocates.

Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples session at the United Nations

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ representatives support tribal governments at United Nations sessions

Aug. 8, 2023

Members of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s American Indian Law Program last month attended the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples session at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Massimo Ruzzene participates in a roundtable discussion on commerce.

Massimo Ruzzene brings Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder research perspectives to commerce roundtable

May 16, 2023

In a recent forum with local leaders and federal partners, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder, including Vice Chancellor Massimo Ruzzene, joined the conversation as a leader in research, innovation, workforce development and economic impact.

Heidi Shyu visits with people on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus on April 17, 2023.

Department of Defense under secretary visits Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder

April 24, 2023

Heidi Shyu—the United States Department of Defense under secretary—visited campus on April 17 and got a first-hand look at the future of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s trailblazing research in quantum, aerospace, hypersonics and more.

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