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鈥淔rom our experiences doing research at CU 麻豆影院 we developed an appetite for solving difficult problems with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and the tools to develop that into a career,鈥� said Jack Elston (ElCompEngr鈥�03, MS鈥�05, AeroEngr MS鈥�07 PhD鈥�11), CEO of Black Swift Technologies.

Leaders from Colorado鈥檚 quantum ecosystem convened on campus last week to create a roadmap for workforce development in this growing field. Gov. Jared Polis kicked off the event, attended by state legislators, leaders in higher education, industry, government and skill-building organizations.

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 CU 麻豆影院, 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鈥檚 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, CU 麻豆影院 is overflowing with resources to help you with broader impacts plans, efforts and activities.

CU 麻豆影院 and Ball Aerospace have been collaborating for decades to solve mysteries of the universe. That partnership was also the university鈥檚 first commercial spin-off and it greased the gears of an entrepreneurial engine that continues to power innovation within the university and far beyond.

CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 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.

This summer, NASA announced that it had selected four Space Weather Centers of Excellence, including the Space Weather Operational Readiness Development (SWORD) center at CU 麻豆影院. As its name suggests, the nearly $10 million center will offer some powerful protection for the planet.

The board will integrate industry leaders poised to support and help shape the university's future of innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to align and optimize resources across campus to reach across traditional silos, facilitate collaboration, fuel achievement and build CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 reputation.