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Once again, CU Boulder is participating as theÌýUniversity Track sponsor atÌý. Celebrating its 10th year, CU Boulder is proud toÌýshowcaseÌýthe strong ties between the BoulderÌýstartup community and the world-class teaching and research happening on campus.

"CU Boulder is a powerhouse that feeds and supports our robust startup community. Silicon Valley wouldn’t be the same without Stanford, and CU Boulder is equally a force within Boulder," said Sarabeth Berk, Director of CU Boulder's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative.

Celebrate Boulder's innovative culture with over 280Ìýevents, free and open to the public, fromÌýMay 13–17. There will beÌýsixÌý sessionsÌýfeaturing CU Boulder babyÖ±²¥app, staff, and alumni.

Monday, May 13

12-12:50 p.m.
Rembrandt Yard (1301 Spruce Street)

For those who want to go deeper and get truly embedded in the educational mission of CU Boulder, this session is for you. This panel highlights the many facets of the growing symbiotic relationship between the Boulder startup community and the University of babyÖ±²¥app. Through a lively conversation among university representatives and community collaborators, explore how existing partnerships leverage the strengths of both academia and the startup community to create mutually beneficial outcomes. Discover how you can take advantage of these unique campus opportunities and embed yourself in the campus ecosystem.

CU Boulder speakers: Brad Bernthal,ÌýAssociate Professor of Law at the babyÖ±²¥app Law School and Director of the Entrepreneurship Initiative for the Silicon Flatirons Center; Zach Nies, Computer Science instructor at the College of Engineering and Applied Science and Managing Director at Techstars for the Boulder program;ÌýMartha Russo, installation artist and CU Boulder art instructor

Tuesday, May 14

12-12:50 p.m.
Riverside (1724 Broadway)

University futurists will discuss their predictions about the future of universities. From community-embedded solution-driven programming to global online programs to translated research that is addressing the human condition. The panel will include babyÖ±²¥app innovators and community partners along with students who are driving many of the changes in higher education.

CU Boulder speakers: Terri Fiez, Vice Chancellor for Reseach and Innovation; David Slayden, Associate Professor in Advertising, Public Relations and Media DesignÌýfor the College of Media, Communication and Information and Executive Director of CMCI Studio;ÌýMark Rentschler, Mechanical EngineeringÌýprofessor at the College of Engineering and Applied Science;ÌýLori Peek, Sociology Professor at the College of Arts & Science and Director of the Natural Hazards Center;ÌýDirk Grunwald, Post-Bacc Faculty Director and Computer Science Professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science; Christina Gonzales, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Wednesday, May 15

10-10:50 a.m.
CMCI StudioÌý(1301 Walnut St)

College of Media, Communications and Information (CMCI)ÌýStudio professors are known nationally for their expertise in design storytelling. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn about the ways story works in the brain, the research that has been done on behavior change through story, and how to apply it to your startup through team development, user experience, and design thinking.Ìý

CU Boulder speakers: Lisa Henderson, CMCI instructor; Burton St. John III, Professor of Advertising and Public RelationsÌýand Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at CMCI; David Slayden, Associate Professor in Advertising, Public Relations and Media DesignÌýfor the CMCI and Executive Director of CMCI Studio

12-12:50 p.m.
CMCI Studio (1301 Walnut St)

Will AI and robots dominate the workforce of 2050? Will we be vacationing on the moon? Will transportation be all above ground? How will this future drive what education looks like? Will the traditional classroom go away and all entrepreneurship education be virtual? Join us to peek into the future of the classroom (if still around!) and how it will need to change to train the workforce of 2050.

CU Boulder speaker: Erick Mueller, Executive Director of the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director and Adjunct Professor at the Leeds School of Business

Thursday, May 16

11-11:50 a.m.
Gloo (805 Walnut St)

Looking to start a company but need cool technology to take to market? Come listen to opportunities for licensing technology from CU Boulder research labs. We will have quick presentations from four professors in the health and wellness space.

CU Boulder speakers: Sally Hatcher, Commercialization Academy Director for Venture Partners at CU Boulder; Nicole Forsberg, Business Development Associate for Venture Partners at CU Boulder; Chris Vargo, Assistant ProfessorÌýof Advertising and Public RelationsÌýat the College of Media, Communications and Information (CMCI) and Master's in Business Analytics (MSBA)/CMCI Director; Laila Marzall, Research Assistant and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1-1:50 p.m.
Galvanize - Grays (1023 Walnut St)

babyÖ±²¥app is the #1 aerospace economy per capita in the country. Hear from babyÖ±²¥app’s leading aerospace innovators as they discuss their experiences bringing world-class research to bear on real world problems.

CU Boulder speakers: Abby Benson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, Office of Industry Collaboration and AeroSpace Ventures; Stephen Miller, Commercialization Network Liaison for Venture Partners at CU Boulder; Scott Palo, Charles Victor Schelke Endowed Professor,ÌýbabyÖ±²¥app Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR); Jeffrey Thayer,ÌýNegler Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences and Director of babyÖ±²¥app Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR)