Rep. Yadira Caraveo visits with university leadership at JILA

Colorado Rep. Yadira Caraveo visits °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ to talk quantum

July 3, 2024

Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo dipped into all-things quantum during her first official visit to °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and JILA. The campus conversation emphasized the critical role of ongoing federal support in quantum research and innovation.

Evan Thomas, director of the Mortenson Center; Gov. Jared Polis and Sen. Cleave Simpson in Alamosa, Colorado

CU part of landmark legislation for green water quality infrastructure

June 5, 2024

Gov. Jared Polis has signed new legislation directing °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience and Colorado State University’s Energy Institute to identify new pathways to enhance water quality and environmental sustainability in Colorado.

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Gov. Jared Polis signs quantum industry bill on campus

May 30, 2024

At a ceremony May 28 on the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ campus, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis ushered in a new bill to support the state’s rapidly growing quantum industry.

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Prof takes part in White House, NOAA workshop on AI numerical weather prediction

May 29, 2024

Professor Amir Behzadan joined an invitation-only group of experts in Washington, D.C., to discuss artificial intelligence models in weather prediction—potentially valuable tools for alerting residents earlier, ultimately saving lives and property.

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Colorado Energy Office grants to pay for on-campus geothermal studies

May 24, 2024

Announced by Gov. Jared Polis, two grants totaling nearly $700,000 through the statewide Geothermal Energy Grant Program will help determine whether geothermal energy is feasible for the campus.

attendees at the NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill

JILA participates in inaugural showcase on Capitol Hill

May 22, 2024

JILA, a joint institute between °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and NIST, was represented at the inaugural NSF Quantum Showcase on Capitol Hill. Attending were Professor Heather Lewandowski and graduate student Qizhong Liang, a member of Jun Ye’s research group.

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°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ team participates in federal pilot advancing AI research

April 11, 2024

°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s Research Computing team is spearheading a working group in an initiative that aims to link U.S. researchers and educators with computational, data and training resources essential for progressing AI research and AI-infused research endeavors.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Professor Stefanie Johnson and student leaders in front of the capitol building

Student leaders, chancellor lobby in DC for increased financial aid, stable research funding

April 10, 2024

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Professor Stefanie Johnson and student leaders met with members of the Colorado congressional delegation, part of an annual event to connect with students and alumni studying and working in the nation’s capital.

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Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

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 Colorado’s economy, job industry and educational sector. The visit underscored the state’s growing prominence in the quantum technology landscape.

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