The next great scientists, inventors, thinkers and makers are at С»ÆÊé Boulder. Here, students are empowered to pursue their passions. Under the guidance of expert research faculty and researchers, they participate in groundbreaking research, often having their work published and gaining opportunities to present at conferences.
But the impact of that research stretches far beyond supporting students in realizing their potential. Colorado’s economy has grown 78.6% since 2011 and ranks eighth nationally. And thanks in part to research done by students and faculty at С»ÆÊé Boulder, our strong local economy is still growing. С»ÆÊé Boulder research activities contributed $1.3 billion to the Colorado economy in 2024-2025—a return on the investment in university research of nearly 80%.
This year, the pace of growth in federal funding for research at С»ÆÊé Boulder has tapered due to ongoing cuts or funding pauses by agencies.
University research in Colorado creates the next generation of scientists aspiring to develop technological advancements that not only power jobs and our economy, but also directly affect the health and well-being of Coloradans.
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