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Monday, October 14

State of the Research and Innovation Enterprise
11–11:45 a.m., lunch to followÌý Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) Building, RoomÌýC120 Free and open to the public; registration required

As a Tier 1 public research university that attracted $742 million in research funding last year, CU Â鶹ӰԺ has a thriving ecosystem of research, scholarship and creative work. In thisÌýtalk, Massimo Ruzzene, vice chancellor for research and innovation and dean of the institutes, will share significant metrics, trends, insights and aspirations from the university’s research and innovation enterprise. He’ll also provide a closer look at some of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s unique offerings and accomplishments from the past year.

Attendees are invited to stay after the event for lunch, from 12–1 p.m.Ìý

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Engineering Lab Tours
Multiple days,Ìýtimes and locationsÌý Free and open to the public; no registration required

Ever wonder what goes on behind all those closed lab doors? The College of Engineering and Applied Science is hosting Open Lab Tours during Research & Innovation Week. Check out some of the Engineering labs. Sign in at each lab you visit and you'll be entered in a drawing for an Amazon Gift Card! Free stickers too! Full .Ìý

• Monday:ÌýCenter for Infrastructure, Energy and Space TestingÌý(1–3 p.m.)
• Tuesday:ÌýGooseff Hydroecology Science & Engineering LabÌý(9–11 a.m.);ÌýXu LabÌý(1–3 p.m.)
• Wednesday:ÌýVision, Autonomy and Decision Research (VADeR) LabÌý(10 a.m.–noon);ÌýLaboratory for Advanced Materials & BioinspirationÌý(2–4 p.m.)
• Thursday:ÌýBioastronautics LabÌý(9–11 a.m.)
• Friday:ÌýATLAS Research Open LabsÌý(3–5 p.m.)

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Tuesday, October 15

Research Administrators Breakfast
9–11 a.m. Invitation only

The Research Administrator’s Breakfast is part of CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s Research & Innovation Week, sponsored by the Research & Innovation Office and the Office of Contracts and Grants.Ìý

Keynote:ÌýDr. Sam Hubley, Renee Crown Wellness Institute.

Engineering Lab Tours
Multiple days,Ìýtimes and locationsÌý Free and open to the public; no registration required

Tuesday:ÌýGooseff Hydroecology Science & Engineering LabÌý(9–11 a.m.);ÌýXu LabÌý(1–3 p.m.)ÌýFull .Ìý

Broader Impacts Network Expo 2024Ìý
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Fiske Planetarium Free; registration required

All CU Â鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend this showcase of campus Broader Impacts partners. We will kick off the event with a brief presentation on the best practices for Broader Impacts. Then you will have an opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about centers, staff and services available to achieve your goals.

Can’t make it the full time? No worries, drop by whenever works best for you to talk with Broader Impacts professionals from across campus!

Wednesday, October 16

Engineering Lab Tours
Multiple days,Ìýtimes and locationsÌý Free and open to the public; no registration required

Wednesday:ÌýVision, Autonomy and Decision Research (VADeR) LabÌý(10 a.m.–noon);ÌýLaboratory for Advanced Materials & BioinspirationÌý(2–4 p.m.)ÌýFull .Ìý

Graduate Student Dialogue on Public and Community-Engaged ScholarshipÌý
1–3 p.m. Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) E390 Free and open to the public; registration required

Join us for presentations in roundtable and short-talk formats, dialogue about community-engaged and public scholarship, light refreshments and good company!

Graduate students will share their research, creative work and teaching that engages with communities. They will share about their projects and experiences with other graduate students, interested faculty, staff and undergraduate students.Ìý

Can’t make it the full time? Drop by whenever works best for you.

ThisÌýevent is co-sponsored by the Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship and the Center for Humanities &Ìýthe Arts.

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Unlocking Translational Research Funding
3:30–5Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýOfelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building, Idea Forge Room (MBE 288) Free event; registration required

Faculty are invited to join Venture Partners at CU Â鶹ӰԺ for an insightful discussion on translational research funding. Explore how the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps programming offered by CU Â鶹ӰԺ serves as a critical launchpad for securing funding, including SBIR/STTR grants, Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) and support from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).Ìý

We will highlight success stories and provide practical advice on navigating the landscape of funding opportunities. Whether new to these programs or looking to expand your research’s impact, this event will equip you with the knowledge and connections to take your work to the next level.Ìý

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Thursday, October 17

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Sidewalk SymposiumÌý
9 a.m.–4Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý(Rain Location: CU Art Museum, Education Room) Free and open to the public; registration required to present

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)'s Sidewalk Symposium invites undergraduates to create and share their research and creative presentations with chalk on campus walkways—all in collaboration with a professional artist. UROP welcomes undergraduates at any stage of their project timeline to participate in this year's Sidewalk Symposium by creating colorful visual presentations of their projects using nothing but chalk.

No registration required to attend;ÌýÌýto participate.

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Engineering Lab Tours
Multiple days,Ìýtimes and locationsÌý Free and open to the public; no registration required

Thursday:ÌýBioastronautics LabÌý(9–11 a.m.)ÌýFull .Ìý

CEAS Robotics Showcase
11 a.m.–1Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýÌý(1111 Engineering Drive, Â鶹ӰԺ, CO, 80309) Free and open the public; no registration required

Robotic dogs, bugs and jellyfish, oh my!ÌýFrom shape-morphing insect-scale robots that adapt to their environment to groundbreaking materials that can lift thousands of times their weight, you'll learn about the exciting CU Engineering research shaping the future of robotics and materials science. Discover autonomous drones optimizing human-robot collaboration, bioinspired aquatic robots designed for environmental monitoring, and advanced materials that respond to stimuli like light and electricity. With hands-on exhibits showcasing innovations in dynamic human-robot interaction, this showcase offers a glimpse into technologies set to transform healthcare, environmental science and beyond.

2024 Sustainability Hackathon KickoffÌý
6–8Ìýp.m.Ìý Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) AuditoriumÌý Free event; registration required

All CU Â鶹ӰԺ students, faculty and staff are invited to join us as we kickoff the weeklong 2024 Sustainability Hackathon competition!ÌýLearn how to register your team and build on opportunities to "hack"Ìýsome of the sustainability issues our society is facing. Your solution to a problem could include technology or have no technology at all. The key is coming together with others who are passionate about solving problems, teaming up on a solution idea, and having fun in the process of building something to have an impact on the world. Thousands of dollars in prize money will be awarded!

Agenda:

• 6–7 p.m.Ìýâ–º Learn about registering teams, competition guidelines, and potential projects.
• 7–8 p.m.Ìýâ–ºÌýIdea Builder: Participants form teams and build ideas with mentors (industry partners and tech industry and startup ecosystem leaders).
• 8 p.m.Ìýâ–ºÌýThe Hackathon officially starts!

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Friday, October 18

ATLAS Institute Research Open Labs
3–5 p.m. Ìý Free event; no registration required

One of twelve institutes at CU Â鶹ӰԺ, ATLAS is home to researchers who transcend traditional disciplinary structures of engineering, design, science and art to inspire new realms of invention. We make tangible and digital tools and methods that shape how people interact with the world for a more inclusive, inspired and sustainable society.

The 8th annual ATLAS Institute Research Open Labs is your time to get a first-hand view of the diverse and intriguing research, design and creative projects our lab teams are engaged in.Ìý

Come explore:

• Lab and studio tours
• Demos and interactive technology
• Novel ideas and radical creativity

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