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Creating global impact

The Research & Innovation Office (RIO) at the University of Colorado Boulder is focused on creating global impact by cultivating and supporting collaboration, transformation and leadership. At the heart of this focus are the diverse contributions of a wide range of world-class experts, working together to accelerate ideas throughout the entire innovation lifecycle. 

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Eberle to serve as interim director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

Eberle to serve as interim director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

The University of Colorado Boulder has named Dr. Jaelyn Eberle interim director of its University of Colorado Museum of Natural History effective July 1. Eberle was appointed to serve as interim director after an initial search to succeed current director Dr. J. Patrick Kociolek did not result in a hire. Eberle will maintain her academic tenure home in the Department of Geological Sciences.

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AB Nexus seeks interdisciplinary proposals for Fall 2022 Research Collaboration Grant Program
AB Nexus seeks interdisciplinary proposals for Fall 2022 Research Collaboration Grant Program
Latest AB Nexus grants advance innovative intercampus research projects
New collaborative grants advance innovative interdisciplinary research to improve human health and well-being
UROP celebrates the 2022 student publications
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) celebrates the 2022 student publications
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May 18 community event kicks off the “Alpine” high performance computing era
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Distinguished Research Lectureship nominations due Monday, June 20


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$614 million in total research awards received FY 2019-20

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