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Toward
a Better Tomorrow
From advances in weather
forecasting to better understanding cancer, AIDS and respiratory ailments,
Colorado's institutions are on the cutting edge of scientific, medical
and biotech research. And with each breakthrough comes the promise of
a better and brighter tomorrow.
University-based
research centers
University of Colorado at Boulder
•The spectrum of research programs includes arctic and alpine
research, atmospheric and space physics, behavioral genetics and sciences,
cognitive sciences, environmental sciences, aerospace structures, engineering,
music, history, languages, business, education, energy management, health,
geography, natural hazards and tourism.
•CU-Boulder won nearly $230 million in sponsored research awards
in 2001-02.
University of Colorado
Health Sciences Center
•Research programs focus on addiction, AIDS/HIV, cancer, aging, child
abuse and neglect, developmental disabilities, childhood diabetes, emergency
medicine, medical ethics, geriatrics, nursing, caring science, Parkinson's
disease, pediatrics, schizophrenia and sickle cell treatment. By 2007,
the center will be relocated to its new Fitzsimons campus, anchoring a
$4 billion redevelopment project on 578 acres that also includes the Colorado
Bioscience Park Aurora. Seventeen biotechnology companies have already
established operations in the park.
•The center brings in about $260 million annually in grant and contract
awards.
Colorado State
University, Fort Collins
•Research programs include animal reproduction, biotechnology, biochemistry,
molecular biology, environmental toxicology and technology, chemistry,
atmospheric sciences, occupational therapy, infectious diseases, neurosciences,
radiological health, cancer, natural resource ecology and optoelectronic
computing.
•CSU was awarded more than $183 million in research funding in 2001-02.
Colorado School
of Mines, Golden
•Research endeavors include topics in all realms of chemical, geological,
metallurgical, materials, petroleum, geological and general engineering.
They also cover chemistry, geochemistry, economics, business, physics,
geophysics and mathematical, computer and materials sciences.
•The school earned approximately $28 million in research grants in
2000-01.
National Research
Facilities
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research/National Center
•Based in Boulder, this nonprofit organization is a consortium of
institutions that contributes to the study of atmospheric, oceanic, solid
earth and related geosciences.
National Earthquake
Information Center
•The center compiles and maintains a global seismic database that
contains information about earthquakes and their effects. The data is
used to reduce human and property damage caused by earthquakes.
National Institute
of Standards and Technology
•Established by Congress to improve and assist industry in technology
development, product quality and modernization of processes, the institute
houses laboratories in Boulder.
National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration
•The Boulder-based paleoclimatology program promotes worldwide sharing
of scientific data and information regarding changes in climates and environments.
National Renewable
Energy Laboratory
•NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's
premier laboratory for renewable energy research and development. Known
for its work in energy efficiency, the laboratory is located in Golden.
Institute for Telecommunications
Sciences
•Located in Boulder, the research and engineering branch of the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration promotes the advancement
of the telecommunications infrastructure and helps develop trade opportunities
for U.S. telecommunications firms.
National Seed Storage
Laboratory
•This laboratory in Fort Collins houses and maintains the base collection
of the National Plant Germplasm System and researches new ways to preserve
seed and other plant genetic resources.
National Jewish
Medical and Research Center
•A global leader in lung, allergic and immune disease research and
treatment, the center is located in Denver.
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